Works in Kabul
Kabul is where most visitors to Afghanistan head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Roshan.
Afghanistan eSIM
6 plansInstant delivery
7 days
15 days
30 days
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Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Afghanistan
- Roshan
- Technology
- 3G
- Routed via
- United Kingdom
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for Afghanistan
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Afghanistan, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Afghanistan
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Afghanistan travel data guide
A Afghanistan eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Afghanistan that you install before you fly. Plans in Afghanistan run on Roshan, on 3G. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 6 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 20 GB, validity from 7 to 30 days, and prices start at $3.99. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Afghanistan, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more. Travel data in Afghanistan from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Afghanistan FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Afghanistan?
It connects wherever Roshan has signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Afghanistan, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 30 days from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Afghanistan?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Is 3G enough for what I need in Afghanistan?
The Afghanistan plans are sold as 3G, which handles messaging, maps and email. It is a poor fit for video calls or uploading lots of photos. If your work depends on heavy data, plan to do that part on WiFi and keep the eSIM for everything in between.
Is there an unlimited plan for Afghanistan?
No, there is no unlimited plan for Afghanistan on this page. The six plans all have a fixed allowance, from 1 GB up to 20 GB. Top up is offered on every one of them, so you can add data during the trip instead.
Will my phone work with this eSIM?
It will work in Afghanistan if the phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. A phone bought on contract may still be locked to that carrier. Ask them before you buy, because a locked phone will refuse the new line.
When do the days on my plan start?
The days start when the eSIM first connects to a network in Afghanistan. They do not start on the day you buy or on the day you install. That means you can set everything up a week early and lose nothing.
Do I need WiFi to install the eSIM?
Yes, you need an internet connection to download the eSIM, and home WiFi is the easy way. Doing it before you leave for Afghanistan means you are not hunting for a connection on arrival. The steps are on the installation guide page.
Can I use my phone as a hotspot in Afghanistan?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on all six Afghanistan plans. Remember that the plans are sold as 3G and a laptop uses data much faster than a phone. The 10 GB or 20 GB plans make more sense if you intend to share the connection.
What happens when my data runs out?
The connection stops when the allowance is used up or the days end, whichever comes first. In Afghanistan every plan supports top up, so you can add more data to the same eSIM. You do not have to install a new one.
How do I top up if I run low?
Open My eSIMs, pick this eSIM and choose a top up. It goes onto the same eSIM, so there is no new QR code to scan.