Is the United States still a restricted country for FTMO in 2026?

For the global FTMO product, U.S. persons remain listed among non-accepted jurisdictions. However, FTMO US—operated with OANDA—serves U.S. residents directly (with a few state exceptions). Always check the official FTMO Global and FTMO US pages for current eligibility.

Where is FTMO’s official restricted countries list?

FTMO Global maintains its eligibility page in the FAQ (“Who can join FTMO?”). FTMO US has a dedicated FAQ for U.S. residents with state-level exceptions.

Which U.S. states are not accepted on FTMO US?

As of the latest update, Arkansas, Delaware, Louisiana, Montana, and South Carolina are not accepted. Always recheck the FTMO US FAQ for changes.

Why do two lists exist (Global vs US)?

Different regulatory frameworks and corporate entities. FTMO Global serves most international markets subject to restrictions, while FTMO US (with OANDA infrastructure) is specifically for U.S. residents.

FTMO Restricted Countries List 2026 (Verified Guide + FTMO US Update)

FTMO Restricted Countries List 2026

U.S. traders: FTMO is now accessible via FTMO US

FTMO and OANDA partnered to offer an FTMO pathway for U.S. residents (with limited state exceptions). See if you’re eligible.

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Last verified: August 28, 2025 · Built for 2026 searches

Summary (read first): There are two relevant eligibility pages to check before you buy any evaluation:

FTMO Global (international product): lists countries and categories FTMO does not serve. U.S. persons are on this non-accepted list for the global product.
FTMO US (for U.S. residents via OANDA): confirms availability for U.S. residents, includes U.S. territories, and lists five U.S. states currently not accepted.

In August 2025, FTMO announced a strategic U.S. partnership with OANDA, opening an FTMO pathway specifically for U.S. residents.

How FTMO defines “restricted” (and why lists differ)

FTMO Global’s FAQ shows a world map and then details three layers of restrictions:

Prohibited categories of persons (e.g., sanction-listed individuals, certain criminal records, previously banned accounts, and—on the global product—U.S. nationals/residents).
Conditional exceptions for some nationalities if they meet documented EEA residency and banking criteria.
Additional country-level restrictions due to internal risk/compliance decisions (long list below).

Why the U.S. is special in 2026: U.S. persons remain non-accepted on the global FTMO product, yet FTMO US exists specifically for U.S. residents. That U.S. program confirms eligibility within the U.S. (including territories) but currently excludes five states. Always check both pages before purchasing.

FTMO Global — Restricted Countries & Regions (for 2026 buyers)

The following list is distilled from FTMO’s official Global eligibility FAQ. It’s subject to change as regulations evolve. Always re-verify on the FTMO site before purchase.

A. Prohibited nationalities/residencies on the global product

Iran Syria Myanmar North Korea United States (persons) + sanction-listed individuals, certain criminal records, previously banned accounts, and company trusts.

B. Additional countries/regions not served by FTMO Global (alphabetical)

Afghanistan
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia* (served via FTMO AU/VRGK)
Belarus
Belize
Bhutan
Bouvet Island
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Cook Islands
Comoros
Republic of the Congo
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominica
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Grenada
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Holy See (Vatican City State)
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Liberia
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Nauru
Niger
Niue
Papua New Guinea
Russia
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Suriname
Eswatini (Swaziland)
Tajikistan
Timor-Leste
Tokelau
Tonga
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Ukraine (specific regions: Crimea, Sevastopol, Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia)
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Western Sahara

*FTMO notes that clients in Australia can access services via an affiliated entity (FTMO AU/VRGK). See the footnote on the Global FAQ page.

Want the global product and your country is eligible? Check FTMO’s official overview and FAQ for the most current stance: FTMO Global eligibility FAQ.

FTMO US — Availability for U.S. residents (what changed)

In late August 2025, FTMO announced a U.S. market partnership with OANDA, launching FTMO US for U.S. residents. That program runs an Evaluation Process (by an FTMO U.S. entity) and an FTMO Rewards Account (by an OANDA U.S. entity), both in a simulated environment.

Who can join FTMO US?

Eligibility: U.S. legal residents (18+) or U.S.-incorporated entities, with a valid U.S. TIN (e.g., SSN), and U.S. bank-account ownership proof for rewards.
Coverage: The 50 U.S. states and the territories: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, United States Minor Outlying Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
State-level exceptions (currently not accepted): Arkansas, Delaware, Louisiana, Montana, South Carolina.

Jurisdiction	Status	Notes
50 states (general)	Accepted	Except AR, DE, LA, MT, SC (not accepted as of latest check).
U.S. territories	Accepted	American Samoa, Guam, N. Mariana Is., Puerto Rico, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Documentation	Required	W-9, TIN, and U.S. bank-account ownership proof for your first reward.

Platform note: Platform availability differs by entity and jurisdiction; consult the official FTMO pages for your region (e.g., the FTMO US “Trading Platform” section). Global FAQs also clarify certain platform limitations for U.S. nationals on the global product.

U.S. resident and ready to begin? Use the official FTMO US flow here: Start FTMO US (affiliate).

How to check your status before paying any fee

Open the FTMO Global eligibility page. If your country or category is listed, the global product isn’t available.
If you’re a U.S. resident, open the FTMO US “Who can join” FAQ and confirm your state is accepted, then proceed to the FTMO US signup.
If your jurisdiction changes its rules, FTMO may update availability. FTMO’s press page and partner announcements are the best way to validate fresh changes.

FAQs — FTMO restricted countries (2026 edition)

Is the U.S. still on FTMO’s restricted list?

For the global product: Yes, U.S. persons appear among non-accepted jurisdictions. For U.S. residents specifically: FTMO US provides a separate pathway (with a few state exceptions) through the FTMO x OANDA partnership.

Why do other sites show different lists?

Because prop-firm rules change and third-party blogs can lag. The only authoritative sources are FTMO’s own Global and FTMO US FAQs. Always verify there before buying.

Does Australia really appear on the restricted list?

FTMO’s Global FAQ notes a special footnote: Australian clients can use services facilitated via an affiliated VRGK entity (FTMO AU). See the same FAQ page for details.

What changed in 2025?

FTMO and OANDA announced a U.S. partnership, enabling FTMO US. That’s why the U.S. can be restricted globally yet available domestically via the dedicated U.S. program.

Ready to see if you’re eligible?

Check your jurisdiction on the official pages, then start your journey if eligible.

Start FTMO US (affiliate)

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Disclosure: FTMO Global and FTMO US offer simulated trading environments and educational tools. This page includes a partner affiliate link.