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Accepted IDs for Identity Verification
Below are the IDs we accept for identity verification. Requirements do vary by country. You can upload a file or take a picture with your mobile device. We accept JPEG, JPG, PNG, PDF, and HEIC files.
Note: If you upload a PDF, you won’t see a preview of the image on the Identity Verification webpage. HEIC files are only supported while using a Safari browser.
Additionally, we do not accept military IDs, school badges, paystubs, tax documents, or utility bills. Paper IDs of any kind cannot be processed. When verifying, please use an ID that is not printed or copied onto paper.
Note: National IDs are accepted for many countries, however, their specific name varies by country (e.g., the National ID of [country] is referred to as [name]). A National ID is defined as an identity card issued by your government that can be used to prove your identity. These are not IDs issued by state or regional governments, such as a driver’s license.
Note: If you upload a PDF, you won’t see a preview of the image on the Identity Verification webpage. HEIC files are only supported while using a Safari browser.
Accepted IDs
We primarily accept passports, driver’s licenses, and residency permits, but the accepted ID types will vary depending on where you live. Confirm which IDs we accept using the table below. If you do not see your country listed, it means you cannot open a new KDP account in that country.Additionally, we do not accept military IDs, school badges, paystubs, tax documents, or utility bills. Paper IDs of any kind cannot be processed. When verifying, please use an ID that is not printed or copied onto paper.
Note: National IDs are accepted for many countries, however, their specific name varies by country (e.g., the National ID of [country] is referred to as [name]). A National ID is defined as an identity card issued by your government that can be used to prove your identity. These are not IDs issued by state or regional governments, such as a driver’s license.
Table of Contents:
- North America, Central America, and Caribbean
- Europe
- Asia
- Australia and Oceania
- Africa
- South America
- Unsupported Countries / Regions
North America, Central America, and Caribbean
| Country or Region | Accepted IDs |
|---|---|
| Anguilla |
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| Antigua and Barbuda |
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| Bahamas |
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| Barbados |
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| Belize |
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| Canada |
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| Cayman Islands |
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| Costa Rica |
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| Cuba |
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| Curacao |
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| Dominica |
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| Dominican Republic |
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| El Salvador |
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| Grenada |
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| Guatemala |
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| Haiti |
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| Honduras |
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| Jamaica |
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| Mexico |
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| Montserrat |
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| Nicaragua |
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| Panama |
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| Puerto Rico |
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| Saint Kitts and Nevis |
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| Saint Lucia |
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| Saint Martin |
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| Trinidad and Tobago |
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| Turks and Caicos Islands |
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| United States |
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| United States Virgin Islands |
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Europe
| Country or Region | Accepted IDs |
|---|---|
| Albania |
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| Andorra |
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| Austria |
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| Belarus |
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| Belgium |
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| Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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| Bulgaria |
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| Croatia |
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| Czech Republic (Czechia) |
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| Denmark |
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| Estonia |
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| Finland |
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| France |
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| Germany |
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| Greece |
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| Guernsey |
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| Hungary |
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| Iceland |
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| Ireland |
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| Isle of Man |
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| Italy |
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| Latvia |
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| Liechtenstein |
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| Lithuania |
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| Luxembourg |
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| Malta |
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| Moldova |
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| Monaco |
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| Montenegro |
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| Netherlands |
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| North Macedonia |
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| Norway |
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| Poland |
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| Portugal |
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| Romania |
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| Russia |
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| San Marino |
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| Serbia |
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| Slovakia |
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| Slovenia |
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| Spain |
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| Sweden |
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| Switzerland |
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| Ukraine |
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| United Kingdom |
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Asia
| Country or Region | Accepted IDs |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan |
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| Armenia |
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| Azerbaijan |
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| Bahrain |
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| Bangladesh |
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| Bhutan |
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| Brunei |
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| Cambodia |
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| China |
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| Cyprus |
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| Georgia |
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| Hong Kong |
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| India |
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| Indonesia |
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| Iraq |
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| Israel |
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| Japan |
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| Jordan |
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| Kazakhstan |
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| Kuwait |
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| Kyrgyzstan |
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| Laos |
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| Lebanon |
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| Macao |
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| Malaysia |
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| Maldives |
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| Mongolia |
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| Myanmar |
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| Nepal |
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| Oman |
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| Pakistan |
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| Philippines |
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| Qatar |
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| Saudia Arabia |
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| Singapore |
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| South Korea |
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| Sri Lanka |
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| State of Palestine |
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| Taiwan |
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| Tajikistan |
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| Thailand |
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| Timor-Leste |
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| Turkey |
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| Turkmenistan |
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| United Arab Emirates |
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| Uzbekistan |
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| Vietnam |
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| Yemen |
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Australia and Oceania
| Country or Region | Accepted IDs |
|---|---|
| American Samoa |
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| Australia |
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| Fiji |
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| Guam |
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| Kiribati |
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| Marshall Islands |
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| Micronesia |
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| Nauru |
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| New Zealand |
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| Palau |
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| Papua New Guinea |
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| Samoa |
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| Solomon Islands |
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| Tonga |
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| Tuvalu |
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| Vanuatu |
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Africa
| Country or Region | Accepted IDs |
|---|---|
| Algeria |
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| Angola |
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| Benin |
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| Botswana |
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| Burkina Faso |
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| Burundi |
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| Cabo Verde |
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| Cameroon |
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| Cental African Republic |
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| Chad |
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| Comoros |
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| Congo |
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| Cote d'Ivoire |
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| Democratic Republic of Congo |
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| Djibouti |
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| Egypt |
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| Equatorial Guinea |
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| Eritrea |
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| Eswatini |
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| Ethiopia |
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| Gabon |
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| Gambia |
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| Ghana |
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| Guinea |
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| Guinea-Bissau |
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| Kenya |
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| Lesotho |
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| Liberia |
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| Libya |
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| Madagascar |
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| Malawi |
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| Mali |
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| Mauritania |
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| Mauritius |
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| Morocco |
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| Mozambique |
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| Namibia |
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| Niger |
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| Nigeria |
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| Rwanda |
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| Sao Tome & Principe |
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| Senegal |
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| Seychelles |
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| Sierra Leone |
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| Somalia |
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| South Africa |
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| South Sudan |
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| Sudan |
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| Tanzania |
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| Togo |
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| Tunisia |
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| Uganda |
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| Zambia |
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| Zimbabwe |
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South America
| Country or Region | Accepted IDs |
|---|---|
| Argentina |
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| Bolivia |
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| Brazil |
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| Chile |
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| Colombia |
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| Ecuador |
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| Guyana |
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| Paraguay |
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| Peru |
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| Suriname |
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| Uruguay |
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| Venezuela |
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Unsupported Countries and Regions
These countries are not currently supported for identity verification and KDP account setup cannot be completed.| Aland Islands | Guadeloupe | Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha |
| Antarctica | Heard and McDonald Islands | Saint Pierre and Miquelon |
| Aruba | Iran | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius | Kosovo | Sint Maarten |
| Bouvet Island | Martinique | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | Mayotte | St. Barthelemy |
| British Virgin Islands | Netherlands Antilles | Svalbard and Jan Mayen |
| Christmas Island | New Caledonia | Syria |
| Cocos (Keeling) Islands | Niue | Tokelau |
| Cook Islands | Norfolk Island | United States Minor Outlying Islands |
| Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) | North Korea | Vatican City |
| French Guiana | Northern Mariana Islands | Wallis and Futuna |
| French Polynesia | Pitcairn Islands | Western Sahara |
| French Southern and Antarctic Lands | Reunion |
