Do I need to RICA a tourist eSIM in South Africa?

Yes. RICA registration is legally required under Act 70 of 2002. We handle the full RICA process during checkout — just upload your passport and proof of South African address (a hotel booking works).

Will the eSIM work on my phone?

The eSIM works on most modern smartphones, including iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and Huawei P40 and newer.

How quickly do I receive the eSIM?

Your eSIM QR code is emailed to you as soon as our team activates it — usually within a few hours of payment during business hours.

Does the eSIM cover all of South Africa?

Yes — Cell C has wide network coverage across South Africa, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, the Kruger National Park, Garden Route and most rural areas.

Can I use hotspot tethering?

Yes — hotspot tethering is enabled on both tourist eSIM packages, so you can share your data with other devices.

South Africa Tourist eSIM | Instant Activation | Cell C

Name: Cell C Tourist eSIM — South Africa
Brand: Cell C
Price: 375.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Choose Plan & Register

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Receive eSIM

Step 1 — Choose Your Plan

18GB + Calls

12GB anytime + 6GB overnight (midnight–06:00) + 90Min calls to any network

✓ Data valid 30 days · Calls valid 30 days

90Min Any Network Hotspot +27 Number 4G/5G

^R375

incl. VAT

50GB + Calls

50GB anytime data + 50Min calls to any network

✓ Data valid 180 days · Calls valid 30 days

50Min Call Any Network Hotspot +27 Number 4G/5G 6 Months

^R620

incl. VAT

RICA Registration

Required by South African law · Takes 60 seconds

⚖️ Why we need this: South African law (RICA Act 70 of 2002) requires all SIM cards to be registered to a verified identity. Your details are used only for compliance and never shared with third parties.

First Name * Required

Last Name * Required

Email Address * Please enter a valid email — your eSIM QR will be sent here

Mobile Number *

Please enter a valid mobile number

Nationality * Required

Document Type *

Passport Number * Required

Expiry Date * Must be a future date

SA Address Type *

Hotel / Guesthouse Name * Required

Street Address * Required

City * Required

Province * Required

📎 RICA Document Uploads (Required)

South African law (RICA Act 70 of 2002) requires us to verify your identity and SA address before activating your eSIM. Please upload clear photos or scans below.

Passport Photo Page *

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Click to upload your passport photo page
JPG, PNG or PDF · Max 5MB

Please upload your passport photo page

Proof of SA Address * (hotel letter / booking confirmation)

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Click to upload hotel letter or booking confirmation
JPG, PNG or PDF · Max 5MB

Please upload proof of your SA address

🛡️ POPIA — How We Handle Your Information

Your personal information and documents are collected solely for RICA SIM registration as required by South African law. Your data is transmitted securely via 256-bit encryption, is never sold or shared with third parties, and will be retained for a maximum of 5 years in line with RICA requirements. You have the right to access, correct or request deletion of your information at any time. View our full Privacy Policy or contact us at [email protected].

I agree to the RICA registration requirements and the Cell C Terms & Conditions. I confirm my details are accurate and complete.

I consent to The Cell C Guy collecting and processing my personal information and uploaded documents for RICA SIM registration purposes only, as described in the Privacy Policy. I understand I may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting [email protected]. POPIA consent is required to proceed

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📋 Order Summary

Select a plan

Choose 18GB + Calls or 50GB + Calls above

Network Cell C 4G/5G

SA Number ✓ Included

Hotspot ✓ Enabled

Contract ✓ None — Pay Once

eSIM Delivery Email on Activation

Total

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After submitting you'll be redirected to PayFast to complete payment securely.
Accepts 🍎 Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Card & EFT. All prices include VAT.

🍎 Apple Pay & 🤖 Samsung Pay accepted

💳 Card, EFT & SnapScan via PayFast

📶 Hotspot enabled on all plans

📧 eSIM sent to email once activated

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💬 WhatsApp support: 061 800 1010

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