No. Buying a physical SIM card in Mozambique requires a strict and often slow registration process (RICA) where you must present your passport and provide biometric data at a shop. SouthESIM eSIMs are hassle-free. Since they are data-only travel plans, you can skip the paperwork and long queues, activating your internet immediately upon arrival.
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Updated April 22, 2026
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