Regulatory requirements by country

Billing & Compliance · Compliance 48 countries require verification

Some countries require telecom providers to verify the holder of a phone number before it can be activated. This is a legal requirement set by each country's regulator — not a Cliqtel policy. Below is every country where verification applies, with the documents needed for individuals and businesses.

How verification works

The process is the same in every country — only the documents differ. Most numbers activate within a few business days of approval.

Choose your number and enter your details

Pick a number at checkout and tell us whether you're ordering as an individual or a business. We show the exact documents needed for that country before you pay.

Upload your documents

Securely upload the required documents — typically a government-issued ID and a recent proof of address. We'll guide you through each one.

We submit to the regulator

Cliqtel packages your documents and submits them to the national telecommunications regulator or carrier on your behalf — no forms for you to chase.

Your number activates

Once approved, your number is activated automatically and you're ready to make and receive calls.