Is Polymarket Available in Your Country?
Polymarket is accessible in most countries worldwide — over 160 countries. However, it is blocked in approximately 34 countries and has close-only restrictions in 4 more. Check your country's status below.
Last updated: March 24, 2026
Use our instant Country Checker toolAccessible Countries
Polymarket is fully accessible in these countries and most others not listed in the blocked or restricted sections below. Featured countries with high demand:
Plus 140+ additional countries not listed above. If your country is not in the blocked or restricted lists below, Polymarket is accessible.
Blocked Countries
Polymarket is fully blocked in these countries. The website will not load. Blocks are based on IP address.
Some users in restricted regions access international platforms by routing their internet connection through a different geographic location.
Close-Only Countries
Users in these countries can close existing positions but cannot open new trades.
Restricted Regions
These specific regions are blocked within otherwise accessible countries.
How Polymarket Determines Access
Polymarket uses IP-based geoblocking to restrict access. When you visit polymarket.com, your IP address is checked against the blocked country list. If you're in a blocked region, the website will not load.
Countries are blocked for two main reasons:
- OFAC sanctions compliance — Countries under US Treasury sanctions (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, etc.)
- Regulatory compliance — Countries where national regulators have taken action (France, Germany, UK, Italy, Netherlands, Argentina, Portugal, Australia, etc.)
The restriction is based solely on IP address — there is no KYC or identity verification on Polymarket. Some users in restricted regions access international platforms by routing their internet connection through a different geographic location. This is a common practice for accessing global financial and information services.
Next Steps
If Polymarket is available in your country, learn what Polymarket is, then follow our deposit guide to fund your account. Use the fee calculator to estimate trading costs, or read our full Polymarket review for an in-depth platform overview.
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