SIM Card at Paro Airport (PBH)

Where to Buy SIM Card at Paro Airport (PBH)?

Buy Bhutan SIM Card Online and Pickup at Paro Airport
If you're planning to travel to Bhutan and arriving at Paro Airport you might be able to buy a SIM card online in advanced and pick it up at PBH airport (subject to availability). You can also buy a Bhutan eSIM online if it's compatible with your phone.

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Buy Bhutan SIM Card on Arrival at Paro Airport
Below are the details on the best sim card and data plans that you can buy when you arrive in Paro Airport. We provide information on different mobile providers in Bhutan, location in PBH airport, mobile plans for tourist and their prices.

• Location: Arrival Building, near passport control and currency exchange counters at Paro Airport.
• Hours: Open during airport operational hours (not 24/7), typically daytime arrivals only.
• Estimated Price: BTN 200–500 (US $2.4–6) for tourist packages (1–3 GB up to 30 days); basic SIM card with BTN 100 preloaded credit. BTN = Bhutanese Ngultrum.
• Payment Method: Cash (BTN) and often credit cards accepted.

• Location: Kiosk in Arrival Hall, just inside the exit of immigration at Paro Airport.
• Hours: Daytime only, aligned with terminal hours—not late night.
• Estimated Price: BTN 250–600 (≈US $3–7) for tourist SIMs (data bundles like 2 GB/7 days, 5 GB/14 days, unlimited short‑term packs). BTN 100–250 base SIM credit.
• Payment Method: Primarily cash; credit/debit cards may be accepted but cash preferred.

Need more info? Visit Paro Airport website map page to find specific location or contact PBH airport customer service at this phone number or email: +975 8‑271403

SIM Card Registration & Activation Process for Tourists in Bhutan

Tourists in Bhutan must present a valid passport and visa to register a SIM card. Registration is done in person at authorized outlets, where the passport is scanned and a photo may be taken for verification. A local contact address is often required, such as a hotel booking. SIM cards are typically activated instantly. These procedures are mandatory for regulatory compliance, ensuring traceability and enhancing national security while providing tourists with immediate access to local mobile networks.

eSIM Card for Paro, Bhutan

Using an eSIM for Bhutan offers flexibility to switch carriers without physical SIM cards. It's convenient for frequent travelers and reduces the risk of losing SIM cards. more info...

Bhutan SIM Card and Mobile Phone Providers

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