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> ## Documentation Index
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> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.polymarket.com/llms.txt
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
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# Geographic Restrictions
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> Countries and regions where Polymarket is restricted
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## Overview
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Polymarket is not available in certain countries and regions due to regulatory requirements and compliance with international sanctions. This page provides a comprehensive list of all geographically restricted locations.
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## Server Infrastructure
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* **Primary Servers**: eu-west-2
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* **Closest Non-Georestricted Region**: eu-west-1
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## Blocked Countries
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The following **33 countries** are completely restricted from accessing Polymarket:
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| Country Code | Country Name |
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| AU | Australia |
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| BE | Belgium |
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| BY | Belarus |
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| BI | Burundi |
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| CF | Central African Republic |
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| CD | Congo (Kinshasa) |
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| CU | Cuba |
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| DE | Germany |
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| ET | Ethiopia |
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| FR | France |
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| GB | United Kingdom |
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| IR | Iran |
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| IQ | Iraq |
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| IT | Italy |
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| KP | North Korea |
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| LB | Lebanon |
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| LY | Libya |
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| MM | Myanmar |
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| NI | Nicaragua |
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| PL | Poland |
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| RU | Russia |
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| SG | Singapore |
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| SO | Somalia |
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| SS | South Sudan |
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| SD | Sudan |
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| SY | Syria |
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| TH | Thailand |
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| TW | Taiwan |
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| UM | United States Minor Outlying Islands |
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| US | United States |
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| VE | Venezuela |
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| YE | Yemen |
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| ZW | Zimbabwe |
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## Blocked Regions
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In addition to fully blocked countries, the following specific regions within otherwise accessible countries are also restricted:
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| Country | Region | Region Code |
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| Canada (CA) | Ontario | ON |
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| Ukraine (UA) | Crimea | 43 |
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| Ukraine (UA) | Donetsk | 14 |
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| Ukraine (UA) | Luhansk | 09 |
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## Blocking Logic
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The geoblocking system includes:
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1. **OFAC-Sanctioned Countries**: Countries sanctioned by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
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2. **Additional Regulatory Restrictions**: Countries added for specific regulatory compliance reasons
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### Close-Only Countries
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Some countries have a **"close-only"** restriction status. Users in these countries can:
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* ✅ Close existing positions
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* ❌ Open new positions
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Countries with close-only status include:
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* Singapore (SG)
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* Poland (PL)
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* Thailand (TH)
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* Taiwan (TW)
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## Why These Restrictions?
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Geographic restrictions are implemented to ensure compliance with:
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* International sanctions and embargoes
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* Local financial regulations
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* Gambling and prediction market laws
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* Anti-money laundering (AML) requirements
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* Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations
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## Need Help?
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If you believe you are incorrectly restricted or have questions about geographic availability, please contact [Polymarket Support](https://polymarket.com/support).
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