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Can I get unlocked iPhone in Dubai?

Can I get unlocked iPhone in Dubai?

No you will not. iPhones sold in the UAE and Saudi Arabia have facetime permanently disabled as required by law in order to be sold in those countries.

Are Dubai phones unlocked?

Can expats use their own mobile phones in the UAE? You can use your own cell phone provided it is GSM-compatible and unlocked, i.e. not locked onto a specific carrier. Therefore, with your unlocked phone, getting a SIM card in the UAE is very straightforward.

Is iPhone bought from Apple Store unlocked?

Answer: A: Answer: A: Yes. iPhones sold in Apple Stores are unlocked and can take a sim card from any supported carrier.

Will iPhone bought in US work in Nepal?

No, it WILL WORK in Nepal. As long as it’s unlocked.

How can I bring my iPhone from Dubai to India without duty?

There are 2 ways:

  1. Do not unpack the phone and carry the original bill along. If stopped by customs, show the bill and pay the required customs duty if asked to.
  2. Unpack the phone, carry it in your pocket. Put the packaging in the check in baggage.. try and avoid carrying the packaging if you can though.

How many iPhones can I bring from Dubai to India?

Yes, you can bring easily 4–6 phones from the States to India without paying customs but you have to un-box it, sign in to your Apple ID and carry the phones in your pocket.

Will my iPhone work in Dubai?

There is no restriction for iPhone use in Dubai. In fact, you can find iPhone in most of the stores which sell smartphones. Yes, You can.

Is it cheaper to buy iPhone outright?

‘Buying a smartphone outright can be cheaper in the long run, compared to locking yourself into a two-year contract. ‘ But buying a phone outright isn’t for everyone. For example, if you like to sport the latest handset and aren’t fussed by higher monthly plan costs, then a mobile plan might suit you just fine.

Can we bring iPhone from Dubai to Nepal?

According to Purushottam Khanal (Chairman, NTA), people arriving in Nepal will be allowed to bring one handset along with the purchase bill once the system goes live. However, if a person imports more than one phone, he or she must pay customs duty for the additional units.

How many phones are allowed from Dubai to Nepal?

According to him, travellers entering Nepal will be permitted to bring only one mobile set along with the purchase bill once the system is enforced. “If they bring more than one set, customs duty will be charged on the extra sets,” he said.

Will Dubai phones work in India?

Yes you can use it with voLTE and SPay. Just flash Indian firmware on the firmware and you’re good to go.