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Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.polymarket.com/llms.txt Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Geographic Restrictions
Countries and regions where Polymarket is restricted
Overview
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.
Server Infrastructure
- Primary Servers: eu-west-2
- Closest Non-Georestricted Region: eu-west-1
Blocked Countries
The following 33 countries are completely restricted from accessing Polymarket:
| Country Code | Country Name |
|---|---|
| AU | Australia |
| BE | Belgium |
| BY | Belarus |
| BI | Burundi |
| CF | Central African Republic |
| CD | Congo (Kinshasa) |
| CU | Cuba |
| DE | Germany |
| ET | Ethiopia |
| FR | France |
| GB | United Kingdom |
| IR | Iran |
| IQ | Iraq |
| IT | Italy |
| KP | North Korea |
| LB | Lebanon |
| LY | Libya |
| MM | Myanmar |
| NI | Nicaragua |
| PL | Poland |
| RU | Russia |
| SG | Singapore |
| SO | Somalia |
| SS | South Sudan |
| SD | Sudan |
| SY | Syria |
| TH | Thailand |
| TW | Taiwan |
| UM | United States Minor Outlying Islands |
| US | United States |
| VE | Venezuela |
| YE | Yemen |
| ZW | Zimbabwe |
Blocked Regions
In addition to fully blocked countries, the following specific regions within otherwise accessible countries are also restricted:
| Country | Region | Region Code |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (CA) | Ontario | ON |
| Ukraine (UA) | Crimea | 43 |
| Ukraine (UA) | Donetsk | 14 |
| Ukraine (UA) | Luhansk | 09 |
Blocking Logic
The geoblocking system includes:
- OFAC-Sanctioned Countries: Countries sanctioned by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
- Additional Regulatory Restrictions: Countries added for specific regulatory compliance reasons
Close-Only Countries
Some countries have a "close-only" restriction status. Users in these countries can:
- ✅ Close existing positions
- ❌ Open new positions
Countries with close-only status include:
- Singapore (SG)
- Poland (PL)
- Thailand (TH)
- Taiwan (TW)
Why These Restrictions?
Geographic restrictions are implemented to ensure compliance with:
- International sanctions and embargoes
- Local financial regulations
- Gambling and prediction market laws
- Anti-money laundering (AML) requirements
- Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations
Need Help?
If you believe you are incorrectly restricted or have questions about geographic availability, please contact Polymarket Support.