This article is to be a thorough guide on Iranian tourist sim card. If you are traveling to Iran and wondering how to keep in touch, this is just for you.
We will be covering all the subjects related; how and where to buy Iranian sim card, what are the prices for SMS, phone call, mobile data, etc. In addition, we will be looking at roaming and whether you can use your own sim card, and what are the conditions.

Can I use my phone in Iran?

In order to use your cell phone in Iran, you need to answer a couple of questions first: Which sim card are you going to use, yours or an Iranian one? And second, how long are you going to stay in Iran?

Any new cell phone that enters Iran, if it’s to use an Iranian sim card, will function normally for the first 30 days. If you want to stay more, you must pay the tariff and register your phone.
This 30-day starts from the day you put the Iranian sim card in your cell phone. Therefore, if you, for example, stay in Iran for 15 days, then leave and come back two months later, you need to register your phone so that you can use it with an Iranian sim card.

Please note that all the conditions mentioned are for those who’d use Iranian sim card, so if you want to use your own sim card, there is no need to register whatsoever. However, if no particular force, it’s better to use low-price services in Iran, because roaming will cost you a fortune.

Mobile Phone Operators in Iran?

There are currently five working phone operators in Iran. Among which four are more popular. MTN Irancell and Hamrahe Aval are the most popular ones. RighTel comes next and Shatel, which is an Internet Service Provider, has recently been making some improvements in sim cards too.

What is Iran Visitor Sim Card?

Iran Tourist Sim Card or Iran Visitor Sim Card is basically a sim card functioning just like an Iranian prepaid sim card. It enables you to make domestic and international calls, send SMS and use 4.5G internet at a low price. Since all major cities of Iran are under coverage, you have connection almost everywhere.
The difference between Tourist Sim Cards and regular prepaid ones is the expiration date. Iran Tourist Sim Cards are only valid for 30 days, while Iranian prepaid ones will expire after 90 days inactivity. So, if you intend to stay more, you can buy a regular prepaid one, but don’t forget that you need to register your phone after 30 days.

How to Get a Sim Card in Iran?

There are two ways to get a sim card; to apply in advance in our website and receive on your arrival at the airport. Or to buy one from Service Centers at international airports or the ones throughout the cites. In order to apply in advance, simply click on … and request for one, or; while applying for Iran Visa, choose from the offers and get a discount.

Where to Buy a Sim Card in Iran?

As mentioned above, you can click on … and request an Iran Tourist Sim card. We will be delivering your sim card at the airport or your hotel.
In addition, at the airports, there are kiosks where you can show your passport and receive your prepaid sim card. There is also Service Centers spread throughout the cities.

What Are the Prices for the Internet and Phone Calls?

There isn’t much of a difference between tourist sim cards and others, so the same goes for prices. In 2020 prices for domestic phone calls are 90 Toman and for one SMS with Persian characters 10.6 and with Latin characters is 26.4.
Prices for international calls differ according to where you are calling. Click on the links to see the exact tariffs for each operator.
MTN Irancell:
Hamrahe Avaal: