Georgia SIM Card for Tourists: Magti, Silknet & Cellfie Prices

Georgia has three local mobile operators worth checking as a visitor: Magti, Silknet and Cellfie. Magti and Cellfie publish clearly identifiable tourist offers, while Silknet also serves prepaid users but requires more care when comparing current package and purchase conditions.

Total cost matters more than the headline bundle price. SIM charges, number fees, delivery costs or the selected package can be separate, so this guide keeps confirmed prices apart from costs that operators do not publish clearly.

Georgia tourist SIM card prices at a glance

Prices and terms checked September 2, 2026. Mobile offers can change. Where an operator does not publish complete tourist purchase total, SIM, activation, number or delivery fees are not assumed to be zero.

Roafly uses Magti for its owner-verified Georgia plans, and hotspot/tethering is supported across the purchased data allowance. Visitors who mainly want mobile data without replacing a physical SIM can check Roafly Georgia eSIM plans.

Can tourists buy a SIM card in Georgia?

Yes. Georgian operators sell prepaid mobile service to visitors, and Magti and Cellfie currently advertise products specifically aimed at tourists.

Subscriber identification is still part of the process. Foreign customers should carry a passport or another identity document accepted by the operator rather than expecting to buy an anonymous prepaid SIM.

Magti's published mobile terms state that foreign citizens can be identified with a passport or ID card. Procedures can differ by operator and sales channel, so the safest approach is to bring your original travel document when visiting a shop.

Keep these items ready:

• Passport or another operator-accepted photo ID.

• An unlocked phone.

• A payment method accepted at the chosen outlet.

• Enough time to complete registration and activate the package before leaving.

Remote purchasing deserves extra attention. Silknet's published remote-SIM process asks for identity information, an address, contact details and card payment. Visitors should not assume that every foreign passport holder can complete the same remote flow without additional checks.

Georgia's Communications Commission publishes the country's telecommunications consumer and subscriber framework through its official regulatory decisions and rules.

Magti, Silknet or Cellfie: which local SIM makes sense?

Magti: the clearest airport-oriented tourist offer

Magti publishes Welcome packages specifically for visitors arriving through Tbilisi and Kutaisi airports.

Current advertised options include:

• 15 GEL: 5GB with 15-day validity.

• 30 GEL: 3GB with 15-day validity.

• The 30 GEL option includes local calling and 30 international minutes.

• Local SMS/MMS is included according to the selected Welcome package terms.

The operator's English tourist page describes a free SIM as part of the Welcome offer, while other official Magti material has shown a separate standard SIM price. That inconsistency is important: the advertised 15 GEL or 30 GEL package should not automatically be treated as the universal all-in cost at every Magti sales point.

Standard Magti SIM pricing also exists outside the airport tourist offer. Mixing standard connection charges with the Welcome package would create an unreliable total unless the seller confirms which fee applies.

Check the current conditions directly on Magti's official Welcome to Georgia offer.

Cellfie: useful when calls matter

Cellfie's named Tourist package is especially relevant when mobile data is not the requirement.

The current tourist package is advertised at 19 GEL for 14 days and includes:

• 5GB of mobile data.

• 50 international minutes.

• Unlimited calls to Georgian mobile operators.

• Unlimited local SMS.

• No automatic renewal of the Tourist package.

Buying the same Tourist bundle again before expiry cancels the remaining allowance from the previous bundle, so topping up early is not the same as extending unused data.

The 19 GEL amount is the package price. Cellfie's tourist page does not establish that every new customer will pay exactly 19 GEL from having no SIM to having an active tourist line, so the table does not label 19 GEL as a guaranteed complete new-customer total.

Current inclusions and activation details are available on Cellfie's official Tourist package page.

Silknet: confirm the exact offer before paying

Silknet is another major Georgian mobile option, but its current English-language presentation does not make the full tourist package comparison as straightforward as Magti's or Cellfie's dedicated visitor offers.

Checking the package allowance and final payable amount at the point of purchase is therefore important.

Silknet's published remote-SIM terms separately identify:

• A physical SIM charge for the remote purchase route.

• Courier charges.

• Online bank-card payment.

• Identity and contact information.

• A delivery process rather than immediate shop activation.

Those conditions describe the remote SIM transaction, not universal tourist package. Combining the remote card fee with an unverified package price would produce an artificial total, so no such number is used here.

Visitors staying near a Silknet shop may find an in-person purchase simpler than trying to interpret remote-order eligibility from abroad.

Where to buy a SIM card in Georgia

Official operator channels are preferable when registration, activation and the final price matter.

Magti: Tbilisi and Kutaisi airports are specifically named for the Welcome tourist offer. Magti also operates customer service locations elsewhere in Georgia.

Cellfie: Cellfie shops handle local mobile purchases, and the operator provides an number-selection process that can lead into SIM purchase and identification.

Silknet: Physical stores remain an option, while Silknet also publishes remote ordering and delivery procedures.

Airport buying can be convenient after landing, but current evidence does not support a blanket claim that airport stores always cost more than city shops. Compare the amount quoted for the SIM, package and any required service charge before paying.

Retail stock can also change. Visiting an official operator outlet reduces the risk of receiving unclear package terms or paying for an unrequested bundle.

Registration, activation and payment

Registration is a normal part of getting a Georgian local mobile line.

The practical process usually involves:

1. Choosing the SIM and package.

2. Showing an accepted identity document.

3. Completing subscriber registration.

4. Paying for the applicable SIM, number and package.

5. Confirming that the selected bundle is active before leaving.

Magti explicitly states that foreign citizens may use a passport or ID card for identification. Requirements at Silknet or Cellfie can depend on the exact purchase channel, so carrying your passport remains the simplest choice for most international visitors.

Payment rules also deserve attention. Silknet's documented remote purchase flow requires card payment, but that does not prove that every physical shop follows the same payment process.

Activation timing should not be guessed. Staff may help with setup in a store, but no exact universal activation time is assumed here.

An unlocked phone is important because a device locked to another carrier may reject a Georgian SIM even after successful registration.

Local SIM vs Roafly eSIM in Georgia

The better option depends on whether you need local mobile service or mainly travel data.

Roafly is more convenient when you want to arrange connectivity before arrival, avoid removing your physical SIM and keep access to your primary line while using Georgian mobile data. It also removes dependence on shop stock and opening hours.

Roafly's Georgia plans are data-only, so they do not replace the local calling features included with some Georgian tourist bundles.

A local Georgian SIM becomes more useful when you need:

• A Georgian mobile number.

• Local calls or SMS.

• An operator package that includes international minutes.

• A locally managed account you expect to top up during a longer stay.

• Service on a phone that does not support eSIM.

Visitors comparing different travel-eSIM providers rather than deciding between eSIM and local prepaid service can use our Georgia eSIM provider comparison.

What about mobile coverage in Georgia?

Network choice can matter more an itinerary moves beyond central Tbilisi.

Magti, Silknet and Cellfie each operate mobile services in Georgia, but signal quality varies by location, terrain, building and route. Mountain travel in particular makes blanket national claims less useful than checking the places you actually plan to visit.

Roafly's owner-verified Georgia product lists Magti as its local network. That network listing does not guarantee coverage in every destination, signal strength indoors, 5G availability or a particular speed.

Detailed operator-performance comparisons are outside the purpose of this local-SIM buying guide. Broader connectivity choices, including Wi-Fi and other ways to stay, are covered in ways to get internet in Georgia.

Which Georgia SIM option fits your trip?

Trip priorities make the choice easier.

• Want mobile data ready before arrival: Roafly avoids a physical SIM purchase and lets you keep your main SIM in place.

• Landing at Tbilisi or Kutaisi airport: Magti has the clearest officially published airport-specific tourist offer.

• Need 5GB plus local calling: Cellfie's Tourist package is the most clearly documented match among the current tourist-specific offers reviewed here.

• Need international minutes: Cellfie includes 50 international minutes, while Magti's 30 GEL Welcome package includes 30.

• Considering Silknet: confirm the current tourist or prepaid allowance, SIM charge and final payable amount before purchasing.

• Staying longer: a locally managed prepaid account may make more sense if you expect repeated top-ups or need a Georgian number.

Price alone should not decide the purchase. A slightly cheaper bundle can become less attractive if it lacks the calls, validity or buying convenience your trip requires.

FAQs about Georgia SIM cards for tourists

Do I need a passport to buy a SIM card in Georgia?

Carry your passport or another accepted identity document. Magti's published terms state that foreign citizens can use a passport or ID card, while exact identification procedures may vary between operators and purchase channels.

Can I buy a Georgia SIM card at the airport?

Yes, at least at specific airports. Magti officially advertises its Welcome tourist packages at Tbilisi International Airport and Kutaisi International Airport.

Availability at every Georgian airport should not be inferred from those two locations.

Does a Georgian tourist SIM include calls and SMS?

Some do. Cellfie's current Tourist package includes local calls and SMS plus international minutes, while Magti's 30 GEL Welcome package includes local calling and international minutes.

Data-focused packages can have different voice and SMS inclusions, so check the exact bundle rather than assuming every prepaid SIM includes them.

Can I buy a local eSIM instead of a physical SIM?

Georgian operators also offer eSIM products, but local-operator eSIMs still involve the operator's own registration and purchasing process.

That differs from a travel eSIM purchased before arrival. Local eSIM availability should therefore be checked directly with the chosen operator rather than assuming the physical tourist package is automatically sold in eSIM form.

Is Magti or Cellfie better for tourists?

Neither option wins every trip.

Magti is particularly straightforward for visitors buying at Tbilisi or Kutaisi airport, while Cellfie's Tourist package is attractive when included local calls and international minutes matter. The better choice depends on where you buy, how much data you need and whether a local number is useful.

Final recommendation

Magti is the easiest local option to identify before an airport arrival, especially through its dedicated Welcome offer. Cellfie deserves a close look when voice calling and international minutes matter, while Silknet is better approached by confirming the current package and complete purchase price before paying.

Roafly suits visitors who mainly need 30-day mobile data, want connectivity arranged before travel and prefer not to swap a physical SIM. Local prepaid service remains the stronger fit when a Georgian number, local calls or a longer-term account matters more.

Roafly publishes this guide and offers the travel-eSIM alternative discussed above.