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Requirements for ordering a virtual number

Check the virtual number requirements and see which documents the catalogue lists for your chosen country.

Virtual number requirements by country

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251 countries found · Open a country to view its number types.

AfghanistanTo be confirmedView requirements

Documentation for Afghanistan
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Requirements may vary by number type, location and account holder. Details retain the catalogue's original language.

Åland IslandsTo be confirmedView requirements

Documentation for Åland Islands
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Requirements may vary by number type, location and account holder. Details retain the catalogue's original language.

AlbaniaTo be confirmedView requirements

Documentation for Albania
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Requirements may vary by number type, location and account holder. Details retain the catalogue's original language.

AlgeriaTo be confirmedView requirements

Documentation for Algeria
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Requirements may vary by number type, location and account holder. Details retain the catalogue's original language.

American SamoaTo be confirmedView requirements

Documentation for American Samoa
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Requirements may vary by number type, location and account holder. Details retain the catalogue's original language.

AndorraTo be confirmedView requirements

Documentation for Andorra
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Requirements may vary by number type, location and account holder. Details retain the catalogue's original language.

AngolaTo be confirmedView requirements

Documentation for Angola
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Requirements may vary by number type, location and account holder. Details retain the catalogue's original language.

AnguillaTo be confirmedView requirements

Documentation for Anguilla
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Requirements may vary by number type, location and account holder. Details retain the catalogue's original language.

AntarcticaTo be confirmedView requirements

Documentation for Antarctica
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Requirements may vary by number type, location and account holder. Details retain the catalogue's original language.

Antigua & BarbudaTo be confirmedView requirements

Documentation for Antigua & Barbuda
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Requirements may vary by number type, location and account holder. Details retain the catalogue's original language.

ArgentinaRequirements publishedView requirements

Documentation for Argentina
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Local numbers
Account holder’s document

Individual: valid ID or passport. Business: registration certificate. A legible copy matching the holder is required; check the accepted format.

Current original details

Passport/ID Copy OR Business Registration Certificate (Depending on Use Case)

Identity documentation, with the required document depending on whether the number will be registered to a company or to a person. For NUMBERS REGISTERED TO A COMPANY: a company registration certificate is required. For NUMBERS REGISTERED TO A PERSON: a passport, ID, or driver's license copy is required. The submitted document must be a legible copy with text and security features readable; the company certificate must show legal name, registration number, and registered address; the passport, ID, or driver's license must show full name, photograph, document number, and a valid (unexpired) expiration date.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
Company use case: a Companies House Certificate. Personal use case: a legible scan or photo of the individual's passport biographical page, national ID card, or driver's license. Color is preferred but grayscale is acceptable provided all required fields and security features are clearly readable.

Contact details

Full name and contact phone number. Businesses must also provide their registered name.

Current original details

Contact Information (Name, Business Name, Phone Number)

Contact information for the business or end user, including: (1) the name of the contact person (full given name and family name), (2) the business name when the end user is a business (registered legal name where applicable; may be omitted or stated as 'N/A' for individual end users), and (3) one or more contact phone numbers where the business or end user can be reached. Contact person name and at least one phone number are mandatory; business name is required only when the end user is a business entity. Phone numbers should be in international E.164 format where possible.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
Contact: Maria García López | Business: Bloom & Petal Florist Ltd. | Phone: +34 612 345 678. For individual end users: Contact: John Smith | Business: N/A | Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567.

Worldwide physical address

A real address in any country with street, number, town, postcode and country. Check whether virtual offices or PO boxes are accepted.

Current original details

Worldwide Physical Address

A valid, real-world physical address located anywhere in the world. Must include street name and number, postal code (where applicable), city, region or province (where applicable), and country. The address provided must correspond to a validated physical address (e.g., as enriched via address validation in the Telnyx system). P.O. boxes, virtual office addresses, and mailbox-only services may not be acceptable depending on the order's downstream country requirements; a deliverable physical location is preferred.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
123 Main St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, US. Or: 60 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FD, United Kingdom. The address can be in any country in the world but must be a real, deliverable physical location.

View locations and area codes

Bahia Blanca (291) · Buenos Aires (11) · Cordoba (351) · Corrientes (3794) · Glew (2224) · La Plata (221) · La Plata (223) · Lujan (2323) · Mar Del Plata (223) · Mendoza (261) · Moreno (237) · Neuquen (299) · Parana (3434) · Resistencia (3624) · Rosario (341) · Salta (3874) · San Juan (264) · Tandil (2494) · Tucuman (381)

Requirements may vary by number type, location and account holder. Details retain the catalogue's original language.

ArmeniaTo be confirmedView requirements

Documentation for Armenia
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Check the country's requirements and availability with our team before ordering.

Requirements may vary by number type, location and account holder. Details retain the catalogue's original language.

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How to prepare for virtual number requirements

Choosing a country is the first step, but the documents may also depend on the number type and the location. Open the country in the list and check each option before starting your order. Conditions for local numbers may differ from those for national or mobile numbers, even within the same country.

This guide to virtual number requirements shows the information available for enabled locations in the catalogue. You can also search for countries whose details still need confirmation. Missing document details do not mean you can order without identifying yourself. If your situation is not described, ask our team before preparing files or deciding which number to request.

Check the country and number type

Use the search field to find your destination, then open “View requirements”. You will find the recorded number types and a dropdown with locations and area codes. Check that your chosen area belongs to that group. A requirement attached to another location does not establish the conditions for your own application.

Cards may include a summary in English. “Current original details” displays the description available in the catalogue, including examples and criteria where provided. Source text keeps its original language. If a condition is unclear, we can help you understand how it relates to your situation.

Before choosing, you can learn how a virtual number works. To compare destinations, also check countries and prices. A country’s presence in this list does not guarantee that a number is available for immediate delivery.

Prepare the holder’s details

First decide who will hold the number: an individual or a business. Then check the conditions for that choice. Pay attention when the catalogue distinguishes between personal and business use. Do not prepare company documents for an application that will be submitted in an individual’s name. The holder’s details should match your intended application.

  • Check the holder’s name and the details you will provide when ordering.
  • Review the location, area code and type of number you are requesting.
  • Check the specific conditions for each document listed in the catalogue.

If a requirement mentions an address, check its required scope: local, national or another area. If it specifies a document age or format, review that detail before sending anything. Examples illustrate a requirement but do not replace its conditions. Do not assume a file is acceptable simply because it looks similar to the example.

The virtual number requirements in this list reflect the data available when you load the page. Check your selection again if you return later. An earlier visit may have shown different conditions. Before requesting a quote, specify the country, location and intended use so we can provide guidance relevant to your application.

Why do some countries ask for documents?

Ordering conditions depend on the country and the type of number. The catalogue may list holder details, documents or address conditions. Read your selection’s details to see what applies to it. Do not automatically use another country’s requirements as a checklist for your own number.

When should I send the documents?

Read the conditions first and confirm the procedure for your application with our team. We will explain how to provide the relevant documents. This page lets you consult requirements; it does not contain a form for uploading personal documents. Ask us if you are unsure about the next step.

How long does verification take?

This page does not give a single processing time for all countries. Ask about the expected timing for your number before planning its launch. Preparing documents does not mean your application has been approved or that the number is already active. Confirm the status of your own application with our team.

What does “To be confirmed” mean?

It means detailed requirements are unavailable for that selection in the catalogue’s enabled locations. We need to review your case with you. It does not mean “no special requirements” and does not confirm availability or automatic approval. Please ask before assuming you can proceed without additional information.

Can I order from another country?

That depends on the particular number’s conditions. Check whether the details require an address or documents from the number’s country. If you live elsewhere, tell us about your situation. We can then check the options before you start the application, based on the destination and number type you need.

Can requirements change after I check them?

They can change. Reload the page before starting a new application and review your chosen number type’s details. If an application is already underway, ask our team which conditions apply to your case. A previous search does not replace checking the current information for a new request.

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