{"id":3512,"date":"2023-11-03T07:21:20","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T07:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/?page_id=3512"},"modified":"2023-11-15T06:57:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T06:57:34","slug":"airport-sim-card","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/airport-sim-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Buy a SIM Card at Dar es Salaam Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting a local SIM card when you arrive at Dar es Salaam Airport in Tanzania is a wise decision. It allows you to have cellular and data connectivity right away, so you can use Google Maps to navigate, look up information, and stay in contact with family or accommodations. Here&#8217;s what you need to know about finding and using a SIM card at Dar es Salaam Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/6.jpg\" alt=\"sim card at dar es salaam airport\" class=\"wp-image-3554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/6-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><div><div><a href=\"#i-where-to-buy-a-sim-card-at-dar-es-salaam-airport\">I. Where to Buy a SIM Card at Dar es Salaam Airport<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#ii-dar-es-salaam-airport-sim-card-options-and-costs\">II. Dar es Salaam Airport SIM Card Options and Costs<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#iii-things-to-have-ready-for-a-sim-purchase-at-dar-es-salaam-airport\">III. Things to Have Ready for a SIM Purchase at Dar es Salaam Airport<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#passport\">Passport<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#tanzanian-shillings\">Tanzanian Shillings<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#register-the-sim-card\">Register the SIM card <\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#be-aware-of-the-sim-card-limit\">Be aware of the SIM card limit <\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#consider-data-bundles\">Consider data bundles <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"#iv-e-sim-as-an-alternative-to-sim-card-at-dar-es-salaam-airport\">IV. eSIM as an Alternative to SIM Card at Dar es Salaam Airport<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#v-fa-qs\">V. FAQs<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#faq-question-1698892498582\">Can I get a SIM card outside the airport?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#faq-question-1698892503216\">How much does a SIM card cost at Dar es Salaam Airport?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#faq-question-1698892510872\">Can I get a SIM card at Dar es Salaam Airport without a passport?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#faq-question-1698892519304\">How do I top up\/recharge a Tanzania SIM card?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#faq-question-1698892527591\">Are SIM cards sold at the airport open 24 hours?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-where-to-buy-a-sim-card-at-dar-es-salaam-airport\">I. Where to Buy a SIM Card at Dar es Salaam Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you exit the international terminal of Julius Nyerere International Airport, you will come upon a well-marked Vodacom store immediately to your right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vodacom store is conveniently located right at the exit of the arrivals area. Several signs point visitors toward the shop for mobile services. Enter the store and you will find a handful of employees behind the counter ready to assist customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/17-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"vodacom store in tanzania\" class=\"wp-image-3558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/17-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/17-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/17-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/17.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If Vodacom does not have the package that meets your needs, there are also other SIM sellers located further toward the exit near the taxi stand area. Operators like Tigo, Halotel, and Airtel sell prepaid SIM cards and portable WiFi hotspots. These additional mobile sellers are clearly signposted and offer simiar quick activation services right at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/duty-free-shop-salaam-airport-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"where to buy a sim card at salaam airport\" class=\"wp-image-3560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/duty-free-shop-salaam-airport-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/duty-free-shop-salaam-airport-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/duty-free-shop-salaam-airport-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/duty-free-shop-salaam-airport-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/duty-free-shop-salaam-airport.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ii-dar-es-salaam-airport-sim-card-options-and-costs\">II. Dar es Salaam Airport SIM Card Options and Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n wdtscroll\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-1\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"6\"\n           data-rows=\"10\"\n           data-wpID=\"1\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-3F51B5\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:100px;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Operator                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-3F51B5\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:100px;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Time                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-3F51B5\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:100px;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Volume                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-3F51B5\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:100px;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        On-net Calls                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-3F51B5\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:100px;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Price (TZS)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-3F51B5\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:100px;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Price (USD)                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-merged-cell \"\n                     colspan=\"1\"  rowspan=\"5\"                     data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Halotel                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-merged-cell \"\n                     colspan=\"1\"  rowspan=\"2\"                     data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        24 hours                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        250 MB (*)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        TSH 999                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~$0.43                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                                        <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1.5 GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        TSH 2,000                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~$0.86                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                            <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-merged-cell \"\n                     colspan=\"1\"  rowspan=\"2\"                     data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        7 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1.3 GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        40 mins                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        TSH 5,000                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~$2.15                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                                        <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        12 GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        100 mins                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        TSH 12,000                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~$5.17                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                            <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        850 MB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        20 mins                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        TSH 4,999                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~$2.15                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-merged-cell \"\n                     colspan=\"1\"  rowspan=\"2\"                     data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Vodacom                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1 day                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        70 MB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        TSH 500                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $0.22                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                            <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        7 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        500 MB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        TSH 3000                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $1.29                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-merged-cell \"\n                     colspan=\"1\"  rowspan=\"2\"                     data-cell-id=\"A9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Tigo                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        24 hours                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        70 MB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        TSH 500                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $0.22                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                            <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        7 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        400 MB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        TSH 3,000                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $1.29                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-1'>\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n.wpdt-bc-3F51B5 { background-color: #3F51B5 !important;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iii-things-to-have-ready-for-a-sim-purchase-at-dar-es-salaam-airport\">III. Things to Have Ready for a SIM Purchase at Dar es Salaam Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/30-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"what to prepare to buy a sim card\" class=\"wp-image-3561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/30-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/30-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/30-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/30.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"passport\">Passport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your passport is required for the registration and activation process. Photocopies may also be accepted in some cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tanzanian-shillings\">Tanzanian Shillings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most kiosks accept cash only in the local currency (TZS). There are ATMs and currency exchanges available at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"register-the-sim-card\">Register the SIM card <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By law, SIM cards must now be registered with biometric details like fingerprints. You&#8217;ll need a passport or ID to complete the registration process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"be-aware-of-the-sim-card-limit\">Be aware of the SIM card limit <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals can now only own one SIM per network, unless approved for multiple lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"consider-data-bundles\">Consider data bundles <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchase a data bundle suitable for your needs, like 500MB for 1 day for 500 TSH. Check bundle inclusions and activation instructions specific to your network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iv-e-sim-as-an-alternative-to-sim-card-at-dar-es-salaam-airport\">IV. eSIM as an Alternative to SIM Card at Dar es Salaam Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an unlocked phone with eSIM compatibility, an eSIM offers a convenient alternative to a plastic SIM card:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/8.jpg\" alt=\"how esimtanzania.com benefits you\" class=\"wp-image-3546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/8-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faster-activation\">Faster Activation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>eSIMs activate quickly after purchase, getting you online right away at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"easy-swapping\">Easy Swapping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Switch between eSIMs on one device through an app, no SIM swapping required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remote-purchase\">Remote Purchase<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Buy a Tanzanian eSIM before arrival and have it set up in advance. International provider like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"17\">esimtanzania.com<\/a><\/strong> by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gigago.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gigago.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GIGAGO<\/a><\/strong> offers affordable <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/buy-esim\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1675\">Tanzania eSIM plans<\/a><\/strong> starting from 1GB for $5 valid for 7 days. Plans include up to 10GB of data valid for 30 days for only $28.90. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/Tanzania-esim-plans.jpg\" alt=\"tanzania esim\" class=\"wp-image-3548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/Tanzania-esim-plans.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/Tanzania-esim-plans-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/Tanzania-esim-plans-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/Tanzania-esim-plans-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esimtanzania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/11\/Tanzania-esim-plans-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The eSIMs work on the Vodacom network across Tanzania and allow features like tethering\/hotspot. Purchasers receive instant email delivery of the eSIM profile along with setup instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"v-fa-qs\">V. FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1698892498582\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I get a SIM card outside the airport?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can find Vodacom, Airtel, and other provider kiosks in Dar es Salaam city and other regions. However, the airport kiosks are convenient on arrival.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1698892503216\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How much does a SIM card cost at Dar es Salaam Airport?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>SIM cards themselves are often free or cost around TZS 1,000-2,000. The main cost is the data bundles you select, which start around TZS 5,000.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1698892510872\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I get a SIM card at Dar es Salaam Airport without a passport?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A passport is required during the registration process when purchasing a new SIM in Tanzania. A photocopy may work in some cases.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1698892519304\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I top up\/recharge a Tanzania SIM card?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can top up your SIM at kiosks and shops across Tanzania. Also use mobile banking, ATMs, or scratch card refills for Hassle-free recharging.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1698892527591\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are SIM cards sold at the airport open 24 hours?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, SIM card kiosks generally operate during the airport&#8217;s open hours, from 6 am to midnight. Only pre-ordered SIMs may be available overnight.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a local SIM card when you arrive at Dar es Salaam Airport in Tanzania is a wise decision. It allows you to have cellular and data connectivity right away, so you can use Google Maps to navigate, look up information, and stay in contact with family or accommodations. 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