eSIM Providers in Tajikistan: ZET-Mobile, MegaFon, Tcell and Travel eSIMs

Which operators offer eSIM in Tajikistan? ZET-Mobile and MegaFon Tajikistan both have an eSIM, and Tcell lists eSIM in its help section. If you're visiting, a travel eSIM is simpler: you buy it online, install it at home and it connects when you land. This guide covers each local operator's eSIM, what to check before you go, and the travel eSIM plans that cover Tajikistan (you may also see it spelled Tadjikistan or Tadschikistan).

Just visiting? The travel eSIMs below are data only, so you keep your home number for calls and texts. They cover Tajikistan only, from Dushanbe and Khujand to the Pamir Highway, wherever the network reaches.

Data-only plans for Tajikistan · 5 GB or 10 GB for 7 days, 20 GB for 15 days · See all Tajikistan eSIMs · All destinations

eSIM providers in Tajikistan at a glance

Apple's list of carriers that offer eSIM on iPhone includes one carrier for Tajikistan, ZET-Mobile, activated by scanning a QR code or using a carrier app (Apple: carriers that offer eSIM service on iPhone). Here is what each operator says on its own website, checked in November 2026:

• ZET-Mobile: eSIM from a ZET-Mobile service office, with your passport or ID card.
• MegaFon Tajikistan: an eSIM page with a price, a list of compatible phones and activation from your phone.
• Tcell: its help section has a question on how to get or replace an eSIM, but the answer wasn't visible when we checked.
• Babilon-Mobile: announced an eSIM service in 2020. We couldn't confirm what it offers today.
• Travel eSIMs: sold online by providers like SimOptions. Data only, no office visit, ready before you leave.

ZET-Mobile eSIM

ZET-Mobile explains its eSIM on its eSIM page. According to ZET-Mobile:

• Where to get it: you go to a ZET-Mobile service office. Bring your passport or an ID card.
• Cost: connecting an eSIM costs 30 somoni.
• QR code: you get an envelope with a QR code. You can use the code up to 5 times, on one phone or several.
• Calls and SMS: ZET-Mobile says an eSIM does everything a regular SIM does, including calls, SMS and mobile data.

How to activate a ZET-Mobile eSIM

1. Connect to Wi-Fi. You need internet to download the eSIM.
2. Scan the QR code with your phone's camera.
3. On iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular and add the eSIM (Apple: Set up eSIM on iPhone).
4. On Samsung, ZET-Mobile gives the path Settings > Connections > SIM Manager > Add mobile plan. Menu names vary by model.

Moving a ZET-Mobile eSIM to a new phone

ZET-Mobile says to delete the eSIM profile on your old phone, with internet on, before you scan the QR code on the new one. If internet was off when you deleted it, restoring the profile costs 30 somoni. For more on this, see our guide to managing a dual eSIM setup.

MegaFon Tajikistan eSIM

MegaFon Tajikistan has an eSIM page. It says you can connect "in a couple of minutes right from your phone" with no office visit, and it lists a price of 10 TJS. It also points to its Life app as the more convenient route.

• Compatible phones: the page lists iPhone XR and XS, iPhone 11 to 17 and iPhone SE (2020 and 2022), plus Samsung Galaxy S20 to S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip, Xiaomi 12T Pro and the 13, 14 and 15 series, and Huawei P40, Mate 40 and Pura 70 and 80 series. It has a longer list on the page.
• Dual SIM: MegaFon says you can use the eSIM next to a physical SIM, so one phone carries two numbers.
• Visitors: the page doesn't say whether foreign visitors can buy it. Ask MegaFon on +992 907 700 500, or dial 500 from a MegaFon number.

Tcell eSIM

Tcell is a mobile operator in Tajikistan with its own help section. Its FAQ lists the question "How to get or replace an eSIM?", but the answer wasn't shown when we checked, and we found no eSIM page with prices or steps. So we can't tell you how Tcell's eSIM works or whether visitors can buy it. Ask Tcell directly on 7070 from a Tcell number or +992 93 505 0000 from any number.

Babilon-Mobile eSIM

In May 2020, Babilon-Mobile and 10T Tech announced an eSIM service where subscribers sign up for Babilon LTE plans with a QR code (PR Newswire: Babilon-Mobile eSIM launch). Babilon-Mobile's own website didn't load when we checked, so we can't confirm what it offers today. Contact the operator before you rely on it.

Tajikistan travel eSIM: data without a local SIM

A travel eSIM is a data plan you buy online. You get a QR code by email, install it on Wi-Fi before you leave, and it connects when you arrive. Here is what the SimOptions Tajikistan plans include, according to their plan details:

• Network: the plan page says it runs on MegaFon, at 4G/LTE speed.
• Data only: no Tajik phone number, no calls or SMS. You call and message with apps like WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram. See how to make phone calls with a data-only eSIM.
• Activation: once installed, the eSIM activates automatically when you reach Tajikistan.
• Top-ups: available if you run low on data.
• Expiry: if you don't use the eSIM within a year, it becomes invalid.
• Coverage: Tajikistan only. Our Asia plans list Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, but not Tajikistan. Heading over a border? Pick a separate plan, such as Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan.

Need a phone number? The SimOptions eSIMs that come with a number (the Bouygues Telecom plans) don't cover Tajikistan. If you need a Tajik number, get an eSIM from a local operator.

How much data do you need for Tajikistan?

The Tajikistan plans range from 1 GB for 3 days to 60 GB for 90 days. As a rough guide:

• A few days in Dushanbe or Khujand: 1 GB to 3 GB for maps, messages and tickets.
• About a week: 5 GB or 10 GB for 7 days.
• Two weeks: 20 GB for 15 days.
• A month or longer: 50 GB for 30 days, or 60 GB for 90 days.

How to set up your Tajikistan eSIM

1. Check your phone. It must support eSIM and be unlocked. Dial *#06#: if you see an EID, your phone supports eSIM. More in our guide to checking eSIM compatibility.
2. Buy your plan and wait for the QR code by email.
3. Install it on Wi-Fi before you leave. Step by step for iPhone and Android: how to install an eSIM.
4. Label the line "Tajikistan" so you can tell it apart from your home line.
5. When you arrive, make the travel eSIM your data line and turn on data roaming for it.

Not connecting after you arrive? Go through our eSIM activation fixes.

Local eSIM or travel eSIM: which one is right for you?

A ZET-Mobile or MegaFon eSIM fits if

• You live in Tajikistan or stay for several months.
• You need a Tajik phone number for calls, SMS or local services.
• You're happy to follow the operator's own steps, which can include an office visit and your passport.

A travel eSIM fits if

• You're on a short trip and want data the moment you land.
• You'd rather skip the office visit.
• You want to keep your home number on your phone at the same time.

Staying connected on the Pamir Highway and beyond

Mobile coverage drops quickly once you leave the towns. The UK Foreign Office says that in remote areas mobile phone coverage is extremely limited, and that many roads, including the Pamir Highway, are open but not fully repaired (FCDO: Tajikistan safety and security). So plan for gaps:

• Download offline maps before you leave a town, and save your route and addresses.
• Tell someone your route and keep your phone charged. A power bank helps on long drives.
• Check the official advice before you book. The FCDO updated its Tajikistan advice on 19 August 2026 with new information on terrorism and armed clashes near the Afghanistan border (FCDO: Tajikistan travel advice).
• Know the paperwork. Travelling to the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) needs a separate travel permit on top of your visa. Staying more than 10 days without an e-visa means registering with OVIR (FCDO: entry requirements).

FAQs

Which eSIM should I get for Tajikistan?

If you're visiting, a travel eSIM is the simplest choice. You buy it online, install it before you leave and it connects when you arrive. If you live in Tajikistan or need a Tajik number, look at a local operator such as ZET-Mobile or MegaFon Tajikistan.

Which operators in Tajikistan offer eSIM?

ZET-Mobile and MegaFon Tajikistan both describe an eSIM on their websites. Tcell's FAQ mentions eSIM, and Babilon-Mobile announced one in 2020. Apple lists ZET-Mobile for eSIM on iPhone.

Does ZET-Mobile support eSIM on iPhone?

Yes. Apple lists ZET-Mobile in Tajikistan for eSIM activation by QR code or carrier app. ZET-Mobile says you get the eSIM at a service office, for 30 somoni, and the QR code can be used up to 5 times.

Can I get a Tajik number with an eSIM?

Yes, from a local operator such as ZET-Mobile. A travel eSIM is data only, so it comes without a number.

Does a travel eSIM work in the Pamirs?

Only where the network has coverage. The UK Foreign Office says mobile coverage in remote areas is extremely limited, so download offline maps before you leave a town.

Does the SimOptions Tajikistan eSIM also work in Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan?

No. The Tajikistan plans cover Tajikistan only. Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have their own plans, and our Asia plans list both of them.

Is it Tajikistan, Tadjikistan or Tadschikistan?

They are the same country. Tajikistan is the English spelling, Tadjikistan is French and Tadschikistan is German, so the eSIM plans above are what you want whichever spelling you searched.

Which network does the SimOptions Tajikistan eSIM use?

The plan page says it runs on MegaFon at 4G/LTE speed.