Applecare plus for Spanish iPhone in UK?

http://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/

It would appear that Applecare + is still not available in Spain at this time

You should be able to purchase Applecare + in a UK apple store for an eligible device which originated from an EU country and complete the certification in store

The Applecare + is available in several EU countries although it is not clear from the above whether you can claim service in a Spanish store although you can it appears obtain Applecare + service by using the express Service as described in the document

One stop for expert technical support

Because Apple designs the iPhone, iOS and many applications, the iPhone is a truly integrated system. And only AppleCare+ provides one-stop service and support from Apple experts, so most issues can be resolved in a single call.

• Direct access to Apple experts
• Express Replacement Service
• Local Apple hardware service when travelling within Europe

The warranty and AppleCare, are valid in any EU member nation. You should be able to get it serviced in any EU nation, but you will not be able to get it serviced in Asia, the Middle East, US, Canada, Australia, etc.

I believe you have 30 days from the date of original purchase to add AppleCare+, and the phone must be physically inspected by Apple before they will allow it.

Remember, that 30 days starts on the date of original sale. If you got it as a gift, it may have been purchased earlier than you think.

You need to have it inspected at an Apple Store in the E.U. Purchasing AppleCare+ online in advance is pointless. If you miss the window, you will have just wasted your money. Buy it at the AppleStore when you have it inspected.

You can NOT purchase it in Asia.

Hi there. I am in a similar situation and am wondering if you found a solution.

I recently purchased an iPhone 6s through the apple online store here in Spain. i decided not to buy the applecare as i would prefer to purchase the applecare+ when in the UK.
i will be in the Uk within 60 days of purchasing the iphone, where i would be able to go to an apple store and get the phone certified etc.

Failing this i will be able to visit an Apple store in madrid next week which would be within the 30days of purchasing the phone to get it certified, although i really would prefer getting the applecare+ if at all possible.

I spend quite a bit of time in Spain and also would like to confirm that the applecare+ plan is sevicable in Spain.

Thanks , puzzydee

Hi Wegras. Thanks for the quick response. 


Yes I read those links and believe I should be ok. The phone was purchased in the EU and I would be registering it in the UK within the required time/required manner. 


I believe that I read that AppleCare+ is available to use in any country where it is supported, at least within the EU. I also believe the EU is considered "one country" in regards to warranty, like what kilted Tim said above. It does however leave some vagueness to the interpretation of what the policy actually covers within other EU countries that don't use AppleCare+

I understand it as stating that if I buy the policy in the UK I need to be resident in that country (I move around, but that's no problem) but I can use the policy in other EU countries supporting AppleCare+ (otherwise there would be no need for the price of the policy to vary depending what country you are in)

Whether I can use things like accidental damage cover if I'm in Spain are still a bit of a mystery to me, but like you say, I could always use the express service if needed.

***Significant Features, Conditions and Exclusions

AppleCare+ coverage is subject to certain terms, conditions and limitations. A summary of these is shown below. Please read your AppleCare+ Terms & Conditions for full details.

· AppleCare+ is only available to UK residents aged 18 or over (see clause 6.2.6).

· AppleCare+ is limited to two claims for accidental damage (see clause 4.5).

· A policy excess of £55 for iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, 79 for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus , £39 for iPad, £25 for iPod, £55 for Apple Watch, or £49 for Apple Watch Sport will be payable each time you make an accidental damage claim in the UK. If you make a claim in a different country, the policy excess varies (see clause 1.21).

Thanks.

You may also find this helpful

http://www.apple.com/uk/support/products/faqs.html

You're welcome to call Apple and ask, but if AppleCare+ is not available in Spain, then the staff at an Apple store in Spain will not be able to certify the phone to activate AppleCare+.

Purchase AppleCare+ with your new iPhone. Or buy it within 60 days of your iPhone purchase:

You can buy over the phone if you are still in UK

By calling 0844 209 0611 or 0800 107 6285 (requires you to run a remote diagnostic and provide proof of purchase)

You should be fine in an EU country where AppleCare is available but not I suspect where it is not.

In that scenario you should, as you noted, be able to use Express