Saily
Saily is an eSIM app from the team behind NordVPN that sells prepaid data plans for Afghanistan, letting you get online by phone without buying a SIM card from an Afghan operator.
What it helps with
- Internet in Afghanistan without a local SIMA prepaid data plan bought in the app connects your phone to Afghan networks, so no SIM card from a local operator is needed.
- Not wasting plan days before the tripThe plan starts automatically when your phone connects in Afghanistan, so you can buy it days ahead without losing validity.
- One eSIM for a trip through several countriesRegional and global plans that include Afghanistan let you keep the same eSIM when you continue to neighbouring countries.
About Saily
Saily is an eSIM service created by Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN, with data plans for more than 200 destinations. For Afghanistan it offers single-country plans starting at US$5.49 for 1 GB valid for 7 days, plus regional and global plans that include the country. All Afghanistan plans are data-only with a fixed allowance. A purchased plan activates automatically once the phone connects to a network in Afghanistan.
Key Features
- Automatic start: The plan begins when you arrive and connect, not on the day of purchase.
- Multi-country plans: Regional and global plans cover Afghanistan together with other countries on the same eSIM.
- Data saver: A built-in ad blocker reduces data use on a limited plan.
- Referral credit: Each friend who joins through your invitation gives you US$5 of Saily credit.
How to Get Started
- Install the Saily app on an eSIM-compatible iPhone or Android phone.
- Select Afghanistan and choose a plan, for example 1 GB for 7 days.
- Pay in the app and follow the prompts to install the eSIM while you are on Wi-Fi.
- On arrival, turn on the Saily eSIM and its data roaming so the plan activates.
Before you use it
- Limits: Afghanistan plans are data-only with a fixed allowance; there is no phone number, SMS or unlimited option.
- Good to know: Every plan must be activated within 30 days of purchase; after that date it switches on automatically.
- Sign-up: Purchase and installation happen in the Saily app, which needs an account created with an email address.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Saily work with a foreign bank card in Afghanistan?
- Yes - Saily accepts foreign-issued cards in Afghanistan.
- Is Saily available in English?
- Yes, Saily has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Saily?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Saily.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Saily?
- No, Saily doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Saily?
- iOS · Android
- How much does Saily cost?
- From US$5.49 for 1 GB valid 7 days; longer plans up to 30 days