No! This is the single biggest advantage of our eSIM. Due to South Africa's strict RICA law, buying a physical local SIM card at the airport (JNB or CPT) requires a mandatory, slow passport and biometric registration process at a kiosk. eSIM Scout eSIMs are roaming-based, which means you are exempt from all RICA bureaucracy. You can buy online, install instantly, and skip the airport queues.
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Updated April 22, 2026
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