Talk:Germany/@comment-67.8.127.183-20170626210919/@comment-24682153-20170630115919

Yep. Some follow up on this. I've updated the new registration rules. When you are in Germany, it's no problem for the major brands to go to their branded stores in shopping or city centers. It can only be tricky on Sundays.

Btw. they love to overcharge US citizens. Don't pay more than €10 extra for the registration.

Otherwise or for the cheaper supermarket brands you will now need to do a "video ident". So far only certain passports are allowed for Video Ident mentioned for Vodafone here:

https://www.vodafone.de/hilfe/prepaid/online-ident.html#welche-dokumente-brauche-ich-fuer-online-ident

Theoretically, you can do the Video Ident from abroad. You'll need your SIM, a cam, high speed internet and think of a German address. But if you come from a lesser known country, not mentioned on this list, better stay away from this option and buy your SIM in Germany in a store.

This new way has just started in Germany and many details are still unknown. I will keep it updated, but I need your feedback too as foreigners may face problems I don't have as a local citizen.