Warranty and Apple Care for a U.S. device used in Germany

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Warranty and Apple Care for a U.S. device used in Germany

Hi everyone! :)

I'm currently traveling the world, and my Windows laptop was stolen, so it's time for an upgrade. The U.S. is my next stop, so I’m planning to buy a MacBook there. I’ll be returning to Germany, my home country, on December 31st this year, and I’d like to understand how warranty and AppleCare work for a device purchased in the U.S. and used in Germany.

If I don't buy AppleCare but something happens that is covered under the U.S. Apple One-Year Limited Warranty, will Apple in Germany repair it as if I were in the U.S.?

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I read on the German AppleCare website that AppleCare can be purchased within 60 days of buying the device. If I buy the MacBook on November 5, 2024, in the U.S., can I purchase AppleCare "for Germany" on January 1, when I’m back in Germany?

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Thanks! :)

Posted on Oct 8, 2024 11:59 AM

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kaz-k

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Oct 9, 2024 2:43 AM in response to TreesOnEarth

Hi,

One year limited warranty is international, though it's limited service where you are like following.

If the product is portable, meaning that it can operate independently without a power cord, you may obtain warranty service worldwide. However, service will be limited to the options available in the country where service is requested.

AppleCare+ is also International, so you can receive warranty service even when you are staying abroad.

But be sure AppleCare and AppleCare+ is different.

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