Is Polymarket Available in Your Country?

Polymarket Country Availability Explained

Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market, accessible in 160+ countries. However, approximately 32 countries are fully blocked, 4 are in close-only mode, and 2 have regional restrictions. Access is determined by IP address — there is no KYC or identity verification.

Status Categories

• Accessible — Full access. You can sign up, deposit, trade, and withdraw.
• Restricted — Accessible with regional exceptions (e.g., Canada except Ontario, Ukraine except Crimea/Donetsk/Luhansk).
• Close-Only — You can close existing positions but cannot open new trades. Applies to Poland, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan.
• Blocked — Cannot access Polymarket. The site may not load or trading is disabled.

Why Are Some Countries Blocked?

Countries are blocked for three main reasons:

1. OFAC sanctions — Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and other sanctioned nations are blocked to comply with US sanctions law.
2. Regulatory compliance — Polymarket proactively blocks countries where prediction market regulations are uncertain or hostile, including the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Australia.
3. National regulator actions — Argentina (blocked March 2026) and Portugal (blocked January 2026) were blocked after their respective internet regulators ordered ISPs to restrict access.

For in-depth country guides with local deposit methods, legal analysis, and step-by-step instructions, visit our country availability hub. Currently available: Canada, India, Japan, Brazil, Nigeria, Philippines, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries is Polymarket available in?

Polymarket is accessible in approximately 160+ countries. Major accessible markets include Canada (except Ontario), India, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, UAE, Philippines, Indonesia, Nigeria, Colombia, Hong Kong, Turkey, and Vietnam. Use the checker above for your specific country.

Why is Polymarket blocked in my country?

Countries are blocked due to OFAC sanctions, Polymarket's regulatory compliance decisions, or actions by national internet regulators. Blocking is based on IP address only — there is no identity verification on the platform.

What does "close-only" mean?

Close-only means existing users can sell or close their positions but cannot open new trades. This currently applies to Poland, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan. New users in these countries cannot trade.

Can I use Polymarket from a blocked country?

Polymarket's access restrictions are based solely on IP address. Some users in restricted regions report accessing prediction markets through various methods.

Next Steps

If Polymarket is available in your country, sign up for an account in under 2 minutes, then deposit funds to start trading. New to prediction markets? Read our guide on what Polymarket is to understand the platform before you begin.