TM SIM Registration for Foreigners and Tourists

Quick answer: a foreign national registering a TM SIM must provide their full name, nationality, passport number, and Philippine address. Tourists also prepare passport and visa pages, proof of local address, and a return or onward ticket. Foreign residents provide the documents connected to their immigration or residence status.

Reviewed July 30, 2026. The legal basis is the Philippine SIM Registration Act; Globe’s live portal controls the final upload choices.

Basic Information for Foreign Nationals

• Full name
• Nationality
• Date of birth, where requested
• Passport number
• Address in the Philippines
• TM mobile number and OTP

Documents for a Tourist

• Passport bio page.
• Page showing the current visa or admission status.
• Proof of address in the Philippines, such as a hotel booking or letter from the host.
• Return or onward ticket showing the departure date and time.

Documents for a Foreign Resident

Depending on the person’s status, the law and registration form may require a passport plus one of the following:

• Alien Certificate of Registration Identification Card.
• Alien Employment Permit.
• Official identification issued by the visa-granting agency.
• School registration and student ID.
• Department of Justice travel or admission document for a Person of Concern.
• Another document accepted for the person’s lawful status.

How to Register the TM SIM

1. Insert the SIM into a compatible phone and confirm that it has signal.
2. Open Globe’s official SIM registration portal.
3. Enter the 10-digit TM number and verify the OTP.
4. Choose the foreign-national registration type.
5. Enter the information exactly as shown on the passport and supporting documents.
6. Upload clear images and complete the selfie check.
7. Review, accept the privacy notice and declaration, and submit.
8. Save the reference number and confirmation.

How Long a Tourist SIM Stays Active

Under the Act, a tourist’s registered SIM is generally valid for 30 days and may be extended when the tourist’s authorized stay is extended. Check the current Globe procedure before the initial period ends. A foreign national with another status is handled according to the applicable documents and provider rules.

Document Preparation Tips

• Make every passport corner and line readable.
• Avoid glare, shadows, filters, and cropped pages.
• Use the same spelling and order of names across the form and passport.
• Prepare files before requesting the OTP so the session does not expire.
• Use a Globe Store when document verification repeatedly fails.

See the registration error guide for upload, selfie, ID, and OTP problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a tourist use a hotel booking as proof of address?

The law lists a hotel booking or other proof of Philippine address for tourists. Follow Globe’s live document instructions.

Does a tourist need a return ticket?

Yes. A return or onward ticket showing departure from the Philippines is among the tourist requirements.

Can I register before arriving in the Philippines?

The process requires a Philippine address and local SIM verification. Complete it using the method and documents Globe makes available for your situation.

What if my authorized stay is extended?

Contact Globe before the SIM’s tourist validity ends and provide proof of the extended stay if requested.