Buying AppleCare online for a China-purchased Apple Watch while in Bangladesh (within 60 days)

Hello Apple Community,


I am seeking urgent guidance on purchasing AppleCare+ for my new Apple Watch.


  • Device: Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, Aluminium, GPS, China variant)
  • Purchase Date: June 2, 2025 (purchased directly in China)
  • Current Location:  Bangladesh
  • Current Status: My online coverage checker shows "AppleCare Eligible: No."


I understand that for devices purchased in mainland China, there's a 7-day window for direct-on-device/phone purchase, and a 60-day window for in-store purchase. As I am currently in Bangladesh and will not be returning to China in the next 3 months, visiting an Apple Store in China is not an option for me within the 60-day deadline (which is around August 1, 2025).


My primary question is:


Is it possible to purchase AppleCare+ online for an Apple Watch that was bought in China, while I am currently located in Bangladesh?


If so:

  1. What is the specific online process or the best way to initiate this purchase from Bangladesh?
  2. Are there any particular regional considerations or potential hurdles I should be aware of, given the device's origin (China variant) and my current location (Bangladesh, where there are no official Apple Stores)?
  3. Why might the online coverage checker show "AppleCare Eligible: No" even though I am still well within the overall 60-day purchase window?


I have my original proof of purchase from China ready. Any advice on how to proceed from here to secure AppleCare+ before my eligibility expires would be immensely helpful.


Thank you!

Apple Watch Series 10

Posted on Jun 30, 2025 02:07 AM

Reply
3 replies

Jun 30, 2025 08:14 AM in response to unknown_bangladeshi

I'm afraid you will have to buy the Apple Care plan in the country of purchase.

Buy an AppleCare+ plan - Apple Support


Did you try to use your iPhone to buy?


...

    • Purchase AppleCare+ with your new Apple Watch.
    • Or, within 60 days of your Apple Watch purchase (5):

...

(5) May require verification of your device, inspection, and a diagnostic.

...

copied from: AppleCare Products - Watch - Apple



Jun 30, 2025 09:08 AM in response to Ingo2711

You are right but in China its little bit different .


copied from: https://www.apple.com.cn/support/products/watch/


How to buy


  1. AppleCare+ service plan allows you to purchase a new Apple Watch at the same time.
  2. Or you can purchase Apple Watch in the following ways within 7 days from the date of purchase:
    • Operate on the paired iPhone (go to Apple Watch app > "General" > "About This Machine" and select "Add AppleCare+ Service Plan Coverage")
    • Call 400-666-8800 (need to complete remote diagnosis and provide proof of purchase)
  1. Or you can go to Apple Watch within 60 days from the date of purchase.Apple StorePurchase (check your Apple Watch and its proof of purchase).

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Buying AppleCare online for a China-purchased Apple Watch while in Bangladesh (within 60 days)

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.