Do I need to have a SIM card when requesting an international unlock on my Iphone 4S?

Hi everyone,
I know that I can request to unlock my Iphone 4S by calling the Verizon Global Support, but can anyone who has done that tell me what exact steps I'm gonna go through while getting my Iphone unlocked? Can any of you please tell me whether I need a SIM card during the unlock process? And if yes, what kind of SIM card do I need?
Thanks in advance!

    Hi hoang_thanh,
You will not need a SIM card to unlock. Please keep in mind that only Verizon Wireless Global Support Team completes the SIM Unlock procedure. Please contact our Global Support team at 9085594899.
You must be a Verizon Wireless customer and the following qualifications must be met for the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) to be unlocked:
•The device being unlocked must be active on a Verizon Wireless line of service.
•The line of service must be active at least 60 days.
•The line of service must be in good standing for the past 60 days.
•Only one SIM Unlock per line every 10 months.
***Important***
SIM unlock is only for international service. Domestic SIM cards will not work with your Verizon Wireless device after SIM unlock.
AntonioC_VZWSupport
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