Which countries have crypto Travel Rules?
Around 73 jurisdictions have the crypto Travel Rule in force, including all EU states, the UK and the US. Thailand's version takes effect 27 February 2027.
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The Travel Rule is a global anti-money-laundering standard that each country writes into its own law, so the details differ. This page tracks where it applies. If you want the plain-English version of what the rule does, start with the article linked at the bottom.
Countries where the Travel Rule is live
| Region | Jurisdictions |
|---|---|
| European Union | Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden |
| Rest of Europe | United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Gibraltar, Serbia, Ukraine, Turkiye |
| Asia-Pacific | Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Kazakhstan, Australia, New Zealand |
| Americas | United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, El Salvador, Venezuela |
| Middle East and Africa | United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Israel, South Africa, Nigeria, Botswana, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe |
| Offshore financial centres | Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Channel Islands, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man |
This list is not exhaustive, and having a rule on the books is not the same as enforcing it. FATF has noted that close to half the countries with Travel Rule legislation have not yet taken supervisory or enforcement action under it.
Coming into force soon
- Brazil - 2 February 2027
- Thailand - 27 February 2027, issued by the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission on 2 September 2026. It goes further than most by requiring licensed operators to verify ownership or control of self-hosted wallets.
Still building their frameworks
Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nicaragua, Peru, Saudi Arabia and Tanzania have all made progress towards crypto regulation and a Travel Rule framework, without a confirmed start date yet.
What this means when you book
You can book hotels on trip1 in 190+ countries and pay with crypto regardless of which list your country sits on. The Travel Rule governs how licensed crypto businesses handle transfers between each other, not whether you are allowed to spend crypto.
What it can affect is the step before checkout. If your exchange is licensed somewhere the rule is live, expect it to ask for recipient details when you withdraw.
Last reviewed: September 2026. This page is updated as countries confirm new rules and start dates.
Countries with crypto Travel Rules - FAQ
Around 73 jurisdictions have the crypto Travel Rule in force as of September 2026. That includes every EU member state, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates.
Yes. Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission issued its Travel Rule on 2 September 2026, and it takes effect on 27 February 2027. It is stricter than most because it also covers self-hosted wallets.
Brazil's rules take effect on 2 February 2027 and Thailand's on 27 February 2027. Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Peru, Saudi Arabia and Tanzania are still building their frameworks.
Yes. The Travel Rule governs how licensed crypto businesses handle transfers, not whether you can spend crypto. You can book hotels on trip1 in 190+ countries and pay with crypto at checkout.
