No! This is the single biggest advantage for safety and convenience. Buying a physical local SIM card in Bangui requires a slow, bureaucratic, and potentially risky in-person passport registration process. Our eSIM is a roaming plan that bypasses all this bureaucracy. You can install it before you fly and be connected the moment you land.
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Updated April 22, 2026
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