I have recently moved to a new country (UK). I want to change the apple ID country as I have to use many apps which are only available in the local store. I cancelled all my previous subscriptions but Apple still doesnt allow me to change the country. I have few apps that expires after several months!! Do I really have to wait until then to change the country??
iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 15
Yes, based on this Apple article.
If you change Country or Region, you must comply with all regulations described here -> Change your Apple ID country or region
Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support (KW)
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What to do before you change your country or region
1.
You need to ZERO your Apple ID balance, it is depending on the amount:
1.
If your balance is less than the cost of a single item, contact Apple Support directly, they will help you clear your balance: Get Support
2.
See -> Check your Apple ID balance
Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)
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If you have Apple ID balance you can't use.
You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or unused Apple ID balance for cash, except as required by law. If your jurisdiction allows the refund of redeemed gift balances, you can contact Apple Support to request a refund.
When you contact Apple, include the following information:
• Your Apple ID.
• The refund amount.
• Your current delivery address.
2.
You need to Cancel your subscriptions and wait until the end of the subscription period.
3.
Make sure that you have a payment method for your new country or region. See what payment methods you can use.
You need to have a debit / credit card issued by a bank in your new country.
You need to have a billing address in your new country.
Yes, based on this Apple article.
If you change Country or Region, you must comply with all regulations described here -> Change your Apple ID country or region
Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support (KW)
⤵️
What to do before you change your country or region
1.
You need to ZERO your Apple ID balance, it is depending on the amount:
1.
If your balance is less than the cost of a single item, contact Apple Support directly, they will help you clear your balance: Get Support
2.
See -> Check your Apple ID balance
Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)
scroll to ⤵️
If you have Apple ID balance you can't use.
You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or unused Apple ID balance for cash, except as required by law. If your jurisdiction allows the refund of redeemed gift balances, you can contact Apple Support to request a refund.
When you contact Apple, include the following information:
• Your Apple ID.
• The refund amount.
• Your current delivery address.
2.
You need to Cancel your subscriptions and wait until the end of the subscription period.
3.
Make sure that you have a payment method for your new country or region. See what payment methods you can use.
You need to have a debit / credit card issued by a bank in your new country.
You need to have a billing address in your new country.
Changing apple store country after relocation
