Hello,
I would like to seek clarification regarding the availability of the NFC Secure Element (SE) / ISO7816 entitlement by region, specifically for Indonesia.
I recently contacted Apple Developer Support regarding the use of NFC for reading ISO7816-compatible cards. I was informed that, at this time, the NFC & Secure Element entitlement is not available in Indonesia.
For technical planning and compliance purposes, I would like to confirm the following:
- Is the NFC Secure Element / ISO7816 entitlement currently restricted by region, and is Indonesia officially unsupported at this time?
- For apps distributed on the App Store in Indonesia, is Core NFC limited to NDEF and non–Secure Element tag reading only?
- Are there any publicly supported alternatives or recommended architectural approaches for NFC-based workflows in regions where the Secure Element entitlement is unavailable?
- Is there any public documentation or guidance that outlines regional availability for NFC Secure Element features?
I understand that entitlement approvals and availability may vary by region and are handled on a case-by-case basis. Any clarification from Apple engineers or developers with experience in this area would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Best regards.