# Do you need ID for an eSIM in the Philippines?

> Do you need ID for an eSIM in the Philippines? Compare sourced local SIM requirements with foreign roaming, review dates and UnlistedSIM checkout limits.

- URL: https://unlistedsim.com/id-rules/philippines/
- Last updated: 2026-10-15
- Publisher: UnlistedSIM (https://unlistedsim.com)

SIM Registration Act covers local SIMs and eSIMs: passport, address, return ticket; tourist SIM valid 30 days; nothing on roaming.

**Quick answer — Do you need ID for an eSIM in the Philippines?**

UnlistedSIM provides an eSIM without ID or email for the Philippines, from $2.09. The Philippines' SIM Registration Act explicitly covers local eSIMs and requires visitor documents, including a passport. Foreign-roaming scope remains unverified in the cited material. Our source review is dated 9 October 2026.

## Which subscription and network does this page describe?

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Subscription | Foreign-issued travel eSIM; data only, no phone number |
| Visited network in the Philippines | Globe; network availability is plan dependent |
| Roaming evidence status | Roaming scope unverified |
| Source review | 9 October 2026 |
| UnlistedSIM price | From $2.09; 1 GB · 7 days |
| Checkout | No identity document or required email; account number login |

## Can you buy a local SIM or eSIM in the Philippines without ID?

The SIM Registration Act (RA 11934, 2022) explicitly covers eSIMs. Foreigners need a passport (bio page and visa), a Philippine address (a hotel is accepted) and a return ticket.

A tourist SIM is valid for 30 days and can be extended only with a visa extension.

## What is documented for a foreign travel eSIM in the Philippines?

No rule found that targets a travel eSIM in roaming. The sources only discuss SIMs sold in the Philippines (checked 2026-10-09).

## What changes for an extended stay in the Philippines?

A Philippine tourist SIM is valid for 30 days and can be extended only with a visa extension. This limit concerns local SIMs; for any line you rely on during a longer stay, check its validity.

## What should a visitor check before travelling to the Philippines?

A Philippine tourist SIM expires after 30 days unless you extend your visa. For longer trips, check the validity of whatever line you rely on.

**What does an UnlistedSIM plan for the Philippines cost?** From $2.09. Review the allowance and validity before purchasing. Minimum balance top-up: $10; unused balance is non-refundable. No phone number is included. [Check plans and coverage](https://unlistedsim.com/app/checkout/?dest=ph&lang=en)

## What else is specific to the Philippines?

### Does the Philippine SIM Registration Act cover eSIMs?

Yes, for eSIMs issued in the Philippines. RA 11934 (2022) explicitly covers eSIMs, and a foreign visitor registers with a passport, a local address and a return ticket, according to Globe and Conventus Law. The sources we found only discuss SIMs sold locally; we found no rule that targets a foreign travel eSIM used in roaming (checked 9 October 2026).

## Where can I check the checkout and privacy limits?

[How checkout works](https://unlistedsim.com/how-it-works/) · [Who sees the device and location](https://unlistedsim.com/who-sees-what/) · [Phone compatibility](https://unlistedsim.com/devices/) · [Exit IP evidence](https://unlistedsim.com/exit-ip-registry/) · [Long stays](https://unlistedsim.com/long-stays/).

Country sources describe their stated scope. Unknown roaming treatment remains unknown; this page gives no legal conclusion.

## Which country sources support this entry?

1. [SIM Registration Act: frequently asked questions](https://www.globe.com.ph/help/sim-registration-act) — Globe Telecom (operator) (checked 2026-10-09)
2. [Philippines: all about the SIM Registration Act](https://conventuslaw.com/report/philippines-all-about-sim-registration-act-1/) — Conventus Law (checked 2026-10-09)
3. [Traveler eSIM for tourists](https://www.globe.com.ph/blog/traveler-esim-for-tourists) — Globe Telecom (operator) (checked 2026-10-09)

## Where can I compare other countries?

The [SIM and eSIM ID rules by country](https://unlistedsim.com/travel-esim-id-registry/) register separates local subscriptions, travel purchases and roaming evidence. Its [European guide](https://unlistedsim.com/europe-mobile-data-without-id/) consolidates shared explanations while preserving national differences.

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