Apple care warranty for overseas purchased device

My husband is in the UAE at the moment and is planning on purchasing an iPhone there. Can he purchase an apple care+plan in Australia on his return?

Posted on Jan 29, 2021 10:01 PM

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stedman1

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Posted on Jan 30, 2021 4:53 AM

No, the original warranty, and any AppleCare plan will only be valid in the country of original purchase.

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stedman1

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Jan 30, 2021 4:53 AM in response to Simmyroe

No, the original warranty, and any AppleCare plan will only be valid in the country of original purchase.

Jan 30, 2021 5:28 AM in response to Simmyroe

No such thing as an international warranty.

Simmyroe Author

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Jan 30, 2021 5:21 AM in response to stedman1

How is it then that the apple care plans are supposed to be international

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