Many countries have mandatory SIM registration at the point of purchase. My favorite scheme is the UAE where if you are a business traveler they will give you a

Many countries have mandatory SIM registration at the point of purchase. My favorite scheme is the UAE where if you are a business traveler they will give you a free SIM at customs tied to your passport, which then tracks your movements in the country. This is a breakdown of registration requirements by country. If possible I'll try to get a SIM from a neighboring country that has roaming in advance, a T-Mobile SIM with worldwide roaming, or a GlocalMe device that allows you to purchase data roaming data by proxy. https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/Registration_Policies_Per_Country https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/Registration_P...