How to Buy a SIM Card in Kathmandu Airport
- Khushi Mahara
- Aug 14
- 1 min read
Arriving in Kathmandu, Nepal? Getting a Nepal SIM card at Tribhuvan International Airport is quick and easy. Once you collect your baggage and pass through customs, you’ll see a covered area outside the baggage hall. On your right-hand side, there are outlets of Nepal’s popular mobile network providers: NCELL and NTC.
Requirements for Foreigners
To get a Nepal SIM card for tourists, you need:
A scan copy of passport
Passport size photo
Fill out a registration form (takes less than 5 minutes)
No printed photo? Don’t worry — the outlets provide urgent photo services on the spot. For Indian citizens, a voter card can be used instead of a passport.
Activate Your Nepal SIM Card
After purchasing, follow the instructions on the packaging to activate your SIM card in Kathmandu. Activation may take a few hours.
Can I Buy a SIM Card Near My Hotel?
Yes! You can buy a Nepal SIM card at nearby mobile shops or SIM card provider outlets close to your Kathmandu hotel. The process is the same: submit a scan copy of passport, passport photo, and complete the registration form.
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