Cannot change Apple ID region from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan - all requirements met

Hello Apple Community,


I desperately need help changing my Apple ID country/region and I'm stuck in what seems like an impossible situation.


My Situation:


  • I permanently relocated from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan
  • My Kazakhstani bank card is no longer functional
  • I cannot use App Store services because of the region mismatch


What I've Already Done:

  1. Cancelled ALL subscriptions
  2. Confirmed all subscriptions show "Expired" status
  3. Waited over 48 hours after the last subscription expired
  4. Verified my account balance is 0.00₸
  5. Checked for hidden subscriptions - found none
  6. Not a member of any Family Sharing group
  7. Tried changing region via iPhone settings
  8. Tried changing region via iTunes on computer
  9. Contacted Apple Support via email - received only automated responses


The Problem:

Despite meeting ALL the standard requirements, I still get the error: "Cannot Change Country or Region"

The system says: "You cannot change the store front information for your account at this time"



This creates an impossible cycle:

  • I cannot add my Uzbekistani payment method (region mismatch)
  • I cannot download apps, including the Apple Support app
  • I cannot access any App Store services
  • My Kazakhstani card no longer works



My Apple ID: no****a@gmail.com

Current Region: Kazakhstan

Desired Region: Uzbekistan

Screenshots attached



Has anyone successfully resolved this issue? Is there a hidden requirement I'm missing? Can Apple moderators manually assist with region changes?


I've been unable to use essential Apple services for days now. Any help would be greatly appreciated!


Thank you in advance.




[Edited by Moderator]

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 30, 2025 9:25 PM

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