Do you sell prepaid SIM cards?
SIM — pronounced as in English; 'scheda' is SCHE-da with a hard 'k' sound before 'e'.
Use this as a tourist or new resident who needs an Italian number. Some tabaccherie are authorised resellers for mobile operators and can register a SIM on the spot.
'Vendete' (do you sell) is second-person plural present. 'Prepagate' (prepaid) is plural to agree with 'schede'. In Italy, SIM registration is mandatory by law — you must present your passport or ID. The shopkeeper will scan your document.
Avete SIM per turisti?
Do you have tourist SIMs?
Some operators offer tourist-specific plans with data
Qual è il piano migliore per un mese?
What's the best plan for one month?
Asking for a recommendation — a natural follow-up
Ho bisogno di una SIM con dati internet.
I need a SIM with internet data.
Specifying data requirement — crucial for tourists
Since 2017, Italian law requires identity verification for all SIM cards. Tourists must present a valid passport. The shopkeeper photographs the document and registers the SIM in the national database. This process usually takes only a few minutes.