Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support (ZA) (2024)

Before updating your location, you must spend your store credit, cancel your subscriptions and get a payment method for your new country or region.

What to do before you change your country or region

Use your iPhone or iPad to change your region

  1. Open the Settings app.

  2. Tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases.

  3. Tap View Account. You may be asked to sign in.

  4. Tap Country/Region.

    Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support (ZA) (1)
  5. Select your new country or region.

  6. Tap Change Country or Region.

  7. Tap your new country or region, then review the terms and conditions.

  8. Tap Agree in the top right-hand corner, then tap Agree again to confirm.

  9. Select a payment method and enter your new payment information and billing address, then tap Next. You must enter a valid payment method for your new country or region.*

Use your Mac or Windows PC to change your region

  1. Open the Apple Music app or Apple TV app.

  2. On a Mac, in the menu bar, choose Account > Account Settings. On a Windows PC, click your name at the bottom of the sidebar, then click View My Account.

  3. You may need to sign in with your AppleID.

  4. On the Account Information page, click Change Country or Region.

    Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support (ZA) (2)
  5. Select your new country or region.

  6. Review the terms and conditions, then click Agree. Click Agree again to confirm.

  7. Enter your new payment information* and billing address, then click Continue.

Change your region online

  1. Sign in to appleid.apple.com.

  2. Tap or click Personal Information.

  3. Tap or click Country/Region.

  4. Follow the onscreen instructions. You must enter a valid payment method for your new country or region.*

If you can't change your country or region

  • If you can't change your country or region, make sure you've cancelled your subscriptions and spent your store credit. Complete these steps before trying to change your country or region.

  • If you're a part of a Family Sharing group, you may not be able to change your country or region. Find out how toleave a Family Sharing group.

  • If you still can't change your country or region, or you have less store credit than the cost of a single item,contact AppleSupport.

* If you don't want to enter a payment method, wait until you're physically in your new country or region, then create a new Apple ID.

Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsem*nt. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information.

Published Date:

Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support (ZA) (2024)

FAQs

How do I change my Apple ID country and region? ›

Use your iPhone or iPad to change your region
  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases.
  3. Tap View Account. ...
  4. Tap Country/Region.
  5. Select your new country or region.
  6. Tap Change Country or Region.
  7. Tap your new country or region, then review the terms and conditions.
Apr 11, 2024

Why won't Apple let me change my country or region? ›

If you can't change your country or region

If you're a part of a Family Sharing group, you might not be able to change your country or region. Learn how to leave a Family Sharing group. If you still can't change your country or region, or you have less store credit than the cost of a single item, contact Apple Support.

Does changing Apple ID region affect anything? ›

It means that some apps you enjoy using may not be available in countries you visit or vice versa – apps you'd like to use may be unavailable in your region. If you're moving to another location, changing your iTunes and App store region will allow you to use and purchase apps accessible in your new home country.

Is it illegal to change Apple ID region? ›

You can only use an App Store for a country where you are a legal resident, have a payment method issued by a bank in that country with a verifiable billing address in that country. You can't change countries just because you want apps only available in that country's app store.

How many times can you change region on an iPhone? ›

Nope. Still only one Region at a time, and only one Apple ID at a time. Also, logging out of one Apple ID and logging in to a different one can only be done once every 90 days.

How do I change my phone location to another country? ›

Here's how to get started:
  1. Choose a VPN Service. Some popular VPN choices include NordVPN, Proton, TunnelBear and CyberGhost. ...
  2. Download and Install the VPN App. ...
  3. Set Up and Connect to the VPN. ...
  4. Choose a Server Location. ...
  5. Verify Your New IP Address.
Jan 31, 2024

Can I have 2 Apple IDS in different regions? ›

You personally CAN have multiple AppleIDs, (i.e. one for each region.) … they just can't be on the same mobile device simultaneously.

Can I change Apple ID country without losing purchases? ›

To ensure that you keep access to all of your previous purchases, you will need to make sure you have downloaded all of your purchases to your computer's iTunes library before changing the country or region.

Will I lose my apps if I change my region? ›

If you change your country, you won't be able to change it back for one year. When you change your country, you won't be able to use your Google Play balance that you have in your old country in your new country. You may lose access to some books, movies, TV shows, games, and apps.

Can I move my Apple ID to another country? ›

To shift the country of your Apple ID, you can follow Apple's detailed instructions on a support page. This boils down to a few points, however: You need an established payment method in the new country that has a billing address in that country. All your current subscriptions must be canceled and credit used up.

Will I lose my iCloud if I change region? ›

As long as you use the same Apple ID, you'll be able to keep the same information which is stored in iCloud.

Can you change Apple ID region without Cancelling subscriptions? ›

Before you update your location, you must spend your store credit, cancel your subscriptions, and get a payment method for your new country or region.

How to change Apple ID on iPhone? ›

How to change your Apple ID email address on your iPhone or iPad
  1. Go to Settings, then tap your name.
  2. Tap Sign In & Security.
  3. Next to Email & Phone Numbers, tap Edit.
  4. Tap the Remove button. ...
  5. Tap Choose Another Email Address and enter your device passcode if asked.
  6. Enter the new email address, then tap Continue.
Dec 20, 2023

How do I change my Apple ID region without spending balance? ›

Currently, the most welcomed way in App Store change region without credit card is to get a New Apple ID on your iPhone.
  1. Sign Out Of Current Apple ID. Settings > Apple ID > Sign Out > Confirm.
  2. Create A New Apple ID. ...
  3. Sign in to New Apple ID.
4 days ago

How do I change my location on my iPhone? ›

Here are the steps for how to set location on iPhone:
  1. Go to "Settings" and tap your Apple ID profile.
  2. Go to "Media and Purchases"> "View Account"> Sign in with your Apple ID password.
  3. Select "Country/Region"> Tap Change Country/Region you want to use.
  4. Select a new country or region from the list.
Apr 18, 2024

What is region setting on iPhone? ›

When you change the region on your iPhone, you are indicating where you live and thus what set of laws and agreements govern your iPhone, and what services should be available to you.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Saturnina Altenwerth DVM

Last Updated:

Views: 5712

Rating: 4.3 / 5 (44 voted)

Reviews: 91% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Saturnina Altenwerth DVM

Birthday: 1992-08-21

Address: Apt. 237 662 Haag Mills, East Verenaport, MO 57071-5493

Phone: +331850833384

Job: District Real-Estate Architect

Hobby: Skateboarding, Taxidermy, Air sports, Painting, Knife making, Letterboxing, Inline skating

Introduction: My name is Saturnina Altenwerth DVM, I am a witty, perfect, combative, beautiful, determined, fancy, determined person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.