Can I get AppleCare for iPhone 17 Pro Max in Taiwan which I will buy in USA?

Planning on getting a 17 pro max in united states but will be traveling to Taiwan. Will I be able to add apple care to the phone later in Taiwan?



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Original Title: purchase apple care in Taiwan?

Posted on Sep 12, 2025 10:53 PM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2025 12:21 AM

iPhone warranty and AppleCare+ and other hardware service is only available in the country or country-like region where the device was purchased.

AppleCare+ terms and conditions - Apple Legal

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Sep 13, 2025 5:14 AM in response to Demeter99

Please refer to ---> See AppleCare+ Terms and Conditions for complete product details.


Please read this para...(Extracted from the above link)


"Service will be limited to the options available in the country where you request service. Service options, parts availability, and response times may vary. If service is not available for the Covered Equipment in a country that is not the country of purchase, you may be responsible for shipping and handling charges to facilitate service in a country where service is available. If you seek service in a country that is not the country of purchase, you must comply with all applicable import and export laws and regulations and be responsible for all customs duties, V.A.T. or GST, and other associated sales taxes and charges. For international service,

Apple may repair or exchange products and parts with comparable products and parts that comply with local standards."



If you do not buy Apple Care+ then...


IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPHONE, iPAD, APPLE TV AND HOMEPOD SERVICE.


Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and HomePod to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device.


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Sep 13, 2025 4:18 AM in response to Demeter99

Demeter99 wrote:

Planning on getting a 17 pro max in united states but will be traveling to Taiwan. Will I be able to add apple care to the phone later in Taiwan?


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Original Title: purchase apple care in Taiwan?

Make sure eSIM is available in Taiwan, most iPhones in the “China market” have dual SIM trays, USA phones are eSIM only. Not a good idea as has been stated.

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