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SIM Registration starts tomorrow (Dec 27)



There’s a new law signed last October requiring to register Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) - the SIM Card Registration Act or Republic Act 11934.

When

Starting tomorrow, December 27 (15 days after IRR publication), the registration websites from each telco networks will be live for all existing and new subscribers.

Where

Here are the websites for networks:

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Who

All SIM card users - prepaid or postpaid, local and foreign citizens (living in the country), SIM-based internet (Globe at Home, Smart Bro). Businesses and corporate entities.

What (Requirements)

Users/subscribers are required to provide the following:

  • Full Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Gender
  • Address of residency
  • Government-issued ID:
    • Passport
    • SSS ID
    • Driver’s License
    • National ID
    • GSIS e-Card
    • Firearm’s LTOP ID
    • PRC ID
    • IBP ID
    • OWWA ID
    • BIR ID
    • Voter’s ID
    • Senior Citizen’s Card
    • PWDs card
    • Others*

For minor (ages below 18) users

The SIM card will be registered under the parent/guardian’s name with:

  • Consent of Guardian/Parent
  • Government-issued ID of Guardian/Parent

For Businesses

  • SEC/DTI Certificate of Registration
  • Board Resolution designating the authorized representative or a Special Power of Attorney (SPA)

For tourists

  • Passport
  • Proof of address in the Philippines
  • Return ticket to own country showing date/time of departure from the Philippines

For foreigners with non-tourist visa

  • Passport
  • Proof of address in the Philippines
  • Other pertinent documents such as:
    • Alien Employment Permit issued by DOLE
    • ACRI Card by Bureau of Immigration or other official ID issued by other visa-issuing agency
    • School registration and ID for students
    • For Persons of Concern or POCs - travel or admission document issued by DoJ

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