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Is Polymarket available in Portugal?

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No — Polymarket is blocked in Portugal.

Status: Blocked · Regulator: SRIJ · Verified 17 August 2026

Why Portugal is blocked

Portugal's SRIJ blocked the platform, stating that betting on sovereign elections threatens public integrity.

The pattern across every blocked country is the same: a national gambling regulator has classified prediction markets as unlicensed betting and required the platform to block domestic users. Polymarket's position is that it operates an exchange rather than a bookmaker, but it has complied with these orders rather than contest them.

What happens to money already on the platform

In the January 2026 Portugal and Hungary restrictions, affected users were notified and given a window to hold existing positions through to resolution and then withdraw. Balances were not confiscated. If you are affected, withdraw rather than abandon the account.

Using a VPN to reach a geoblocked exchange breaches its terms of service and can result in a frozen account and a failed withdrawal at exactly the moment you want your money out. We do not recommend it, and this site will not explain how to do it.

Legal alternatives in Portugal

SRIJ-licensed operators only.

See the full alternatives comparison.

Portugal questions

Can I use Polymarket in Portugal?

No. Portugal is on the reported full-restriction list, following action by the SRIJ. You can view markets in some cases but not trade or deposit.

What does it cost to trade from Portugal?

The fee schedule is the same wherever you trade from. On the international exchange it is a per-category taker fee — Geopolitics markets are free, and the peak fee is $1.75 per 100 shares in Crypto markets. Makers pay nothing. See the full fee breakdown.

Can I use a VPN from Portugal?

It breaches the terms of service and puts your withdrawal at risk. An account flagged for circumventing a geoblock can be restricted while it still holds your funds. We do not recommend it and do not explain how.

What are the alternatives from Portugal?

SRIJ-licensed operators only. Kalshi and PredictIt are both US-only, so they are not substitutes outside the US. See our alternatives comparison.

Polymarket in Switzerland

Blocked.

Polymarket in United Kingdom

Blocked.

Polymarket in France

Blocked.

Polymarket in Belgium

Blocked.

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Source: startpolymarket.com · verified 17 August 2026