Q.1133 How can foreign tourist get phone SIM card in India?

Question: Dear Sir or Madam I looking for answers and having found your website, I am grateful if you have plenty of them. You have stated that it is possible to get a SIM card for ones unlocked foreign mobile phone, but have not indicated what documentation is required by a person living abroad but visiting India periodically. Your answer relating to the documentation required to obtain a SIM card appears to address the issue from the perspective of a person living in India. Could you please enlighten me? Kind Regards Answer: Documents required by foreigners to get a phone SIM card in India are: • Photocopy of your passport (and the original document) • Photocopy of your visa (and the original document) • Proof of address in India where you are staying The validity of the SIM card issued to foreigner’s is generally the period their visa is valid for. The maximum validity is six months. For more detailed information on foreign tourists getting SIM card in India check out an article provided at this link: https://travelindiasmart.com/cellphones.php

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