Are you not able to access Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch console? If yes, you are not alone here. You are likely in a region where the Nintendo eShop is unavailable or may have moved to such a location. Thankfully, the restriction is not strictly implemented, and you can bypass it easily using any of the methods mentioned later in this article.
The error message pops up on the Nintendo Switch console with an Error Code: 2813-0998. The error message reads, “Nintendo eShop is not currently available in your country. Thank you for your interest in Nintendo eShop“.
Due to licensing issues, Nintendo eShop is not available in all countries. You will get the error message mentioned above if you’re located in a restricted region. However, you can bypass it easily by changing the Nintendo Switch console location or using a VPN service. Below we’ve detailed both methods.
As of writing this post, Nintendo eShop is available in Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, and United States. If you try accessing the online store from elsewhere, you’ll likely get the same error message. So, to access Nintendo eShop, change the location to any of the supported locations.
How to Fix if Nintendo eShop is Not Available in Your Country
Here are two easy methods to fix the Nintendo eShop is not currently available in your country error. In the first method, we’ll change the region of your Nintendo Switch console. If it does not work, move to the next solution, where we’ll use a VPN service to bypass the geolocation restriction.
Method 1: Change Device Region in Nintendo Switch
This method should work if you’re a US resident and have moved outside to an unsupported region. However, there are a couple of important things you need to keep in mind. You can buy new games using your PayPal account or a credit card issued in the United States. Otherwise, you can only use prepaid cards to pay at Nintendo eShop.
