Overview

Amazon allows individuals and businesses from a wide range of countries to register as sellers on its global marketplaces. However, not every country is accepted — eligibility depends on where you reside, and you must meet specific verification requirements before your account can be activated. Understanding which countries qualify is an essential first step for anyone looking to sell on Amazon.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Residency requirement — You must be a legal resident of one of Amazon's approved countries to register a selling account. Simply having a mailing address is not sufficient.
• Valid phone number required — Amazon requires a working phone number for identity verification during registration and for ongoing account security.
• Internationally chargeable credit card — Your credit card must be able to process international charges, as Amazon may bill fees from a different country than where you reside.
• Broad global coverage — Amazon accepts sellers from over 200 countries and territories across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania.
• Some exclusions apply — A small number of countries are currently not accepted for new seller registrations due to regulatory or compliance reasons.

Eligible Regions and Countries

Amazon accepts seller registrations from an extensive list of countries spanning every inhabited continent. Major regions with full eligibility include North America (the United States, Canada, and Mexico), the European Union and United Kingdom, and large parts of Asia including China, India, Japan, South Korea, and most Southeast Asian nations. Sellers from Australia, New Zealand, and many Pacific Island nations are also eligible. In Africa, countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco are among those accepted. South American countries including Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile are eligible as well. The Middle East is also well represented, with countries like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Israel on the approved list.

Registration Requirements

Beyond residing in an eligible country, prospective sellers must provide several pieces of documentation during the registration process. Amazon requires a government-issued photo ID, proof of address such as a bank statement or utility bill, and a valid phone number that can receive SMS or voice calls for verification. The credit or debit card provided must be internationally chargeable — many local-only bank cards will not work. Business sellers will also need to provide business registration documents. Amazon's identity verification process has become increasingly thorough in recent years, often including video interviews to confirm the applicant's identity and prevent fraudulent account creation.