How to Buy a SIM Card in Armenia in 2026
An Armenian tourist SIM costs from 2,500 AMD, and getting one is quick: all three operators have counters in the arrivals area at Zvartnots airport in Yerevan, said to be open around the clock, and a tourist plan costs a few thousand dram. You must show your passport, because every SIM is registered in the buyer's name. This guide compares Viva, Team and Ucom and their tourist plans, explains what to ask for at the counter, and sets out the eSIMs we sell for Armenia, which you can install before you fly. They are on our Armenia eSIM page.
Three operators
Armenia's networks are Viva, Team (which traded as Beeline until its rebrand) and Ucom. All three sell tourist plans at the airport and in their shops in Yerevan. Registration is mandatory wherever you buy, including supermarkets, so the shop will register the card to your passport before handing it over.
At Zvartnots airport
Viva, Team and Ucom all have service points in the arrivals area at Zvartnots. Sources describe them as open around the clock, although one airport directory lists only Viva's counter as 24 hours, so a late-night arrival is safest heading to Viva. Prices are slightly higher than in the city. Before you pay, ask for the total including the package, the SIM and any service charge, and keep some dram in cash in case your card is not accepted.
Buying in Yerevan instead
If you land at a quiet hour or would rather pay city prices, wait until you reach Yerevan. Viva, Team and Ucom all sell tourist plans in their own shops in the city, and SIM cards are also sold in supermarkets. The rules are the same everywhere: the seller registers the card to your passport before you leave, so take the original with you. Prices in town are slightly lower than at Zvartnots.
Tourist plans compared
- Viva's TOURIST UNLIM plan is listed at 2,500 AMD for 15 days, with unlimited internet, 300 minutes and 300 texts. Another guide describes a 2,500 AMD tourist plan (about €6) with 10 GB for 30 days instead, so check the plan name at the counter.
- Team's airport offer is 2,500 AMD for the first 15 days, after which it moves to a 30-day package at AMD 5,000.
- Ucom does not reliably publish its airport price. Ucom has also set a 22 November 2026 deadline to activate some pre-activated cards bought before that date, airport SIMs included, so ask the staff to activate your Ucom SIM while you are at the counter.
Armenia and Georgia on one trip
If you are combining Armenia with Georgia, note that an Armenian tourist SIM is sold for use in Armenia, so check roaming with the operator before you cross the border. Our Global64 plans below cover both countries on one eSIM, with no second SIM to buy at the border.
Our eSIMs for Armenia
Our plans need no passport check and no counter: you install the eSIM at home, and the data starts when you land at Zvartnots.
- Global64 10GB: $10 for 7 days, Global64 20GB: $15 for 14 days, and Global64 50GB: $35 for 30 days. Data only, starting on first use, in 64 countries including Armenia and Georgia.
- Orange World 20GB: $28 for 20 GB, valid 30 days from first use, with a French +33 number, 15 minutes and 50 texts.
- Global PAYG Data: $20 with €17.50 of credit. It works on the Viva and Ucom networks in Armenia and goes a long way there, and you can top it up and reuse it on later trips.
For texts only, such as bank codes, the O2 SMS Only eSIM gives you a UK number for $8 a month.
Armenia SIM options at a glance
| Option | Price | Data | Valid | Passport |
|---|
| Viva TOURIST UNLIM | 2,500 AMD | Unlimited, 300 minutes, 300 texts | 15 days | Yes |
| Team airport offer | 2,500 AMD, then AMD 5,000 for 30 days | Depends on the package | 15 days | Yes |
| Ucom | Not published | Depends on the package | Depends on the package | Yes |
| Global64 10GB | $10 | 10 GB | 7 days | No |
| Global64 20GB | $15 | 20 GB | 14 days | No |
| Orange World 20GB | $28 | 20 GB | 30 days | No |
Our recommendation
If you want to step off the plane already online, or you are combining Armenia with Georgia, install Global64 10GB for a week or Global64 20GB for two before you fly. If you would rather pay for data as you use it, Global PAYG is good value in Armenia. If you need a local number and lots of data for a longer stay, Viva's tourist plan at the Zvartnots counter is the strongest local deal: bring your passport and confirm the plan name and total before you pay. Set-up steps are in our eSIM installation guide, and all the plans are on the Armenia eSIM page.
