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Can I use SOS-Expat without a local SIM card in the country I'm in?

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Yes, SOS-Expat works without a local SIM card.

Yes, SOS-Expat works without a local SIM card. The platform is a web application accessible from any browser (phone, tablet, computer). You only need an internet connection — hotel Wi-Fi, café, coworking, etc. For the call, several options are available:
  • Call via internet (VoIP) from the app, without a local phone number
  • If you have a phone number (from your home country), the provider can call you back on it
  • Hotel, airport, or café Wi-Fi is sufficient
No app download needed: SOS-Expat works directly from your browser.

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