VPN Guides by Country
Find VPNs that work in your location with our research-backed country guides
Internet freedom varies dramatically by country. Some nations heavily restrict VPN access, while others embrace online privacy. Our guides help you find VPNs that actually work.
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China
Heavily restricted
The Great Firewall blocks most VPNs. Obfuscation technology required.
Russia
Increasingly restricted
197+ VPNs blocked in 2024. 41% of Russians still use VPNs. Advanced obfuscation needed.
UAE & Dubai
Legal but regulated
VPNs legal for legitimate use. Fines up to AED 2M for misuse. VoIP restrictions apply.
Turkey
Legal, many VPNs blocked
VPN use legal but 27+ services blocked. Social media often restricted during events.
Iran
Heavily restricted
One of strictest censorship systems. DPI blocks most VPNs. Obfuscation technology essential.
Netherlands
Fully legal
High internet freedom. 14 Eyes member. VPN recommended for privacy and streaming Dutch TV abroad.
India
Legal but monitored
VPNs legal but CERT-In data retention rules drove providers to remove Indian servers. Internet shutdowns common.
Pakistan
Legal, many sites blocked
PTA blocks social media during unrest. VPN use legal but ISP-level throttling common. YouTube was blocked for years.
Egypt
Legal but regulated
500+ websites blocked. VoIP services restricted by telecoms. VPN use legal but some protocols blocked.
Indonesia
Legal, content blocked
Reddit, Vimeo blocked since 2014. Trust Positive system filters content. VPN use fully legal and widely used.
Saudi Arabia
Legal but filtered
CITC filters 400,000+ websites. VoIP restrictions apply. VPN use legal for legitimate purposes but penalties for misuse.
Vietnam
Restricted
2018 Cybersecurity Law requires data localization. Facebook periodically blocked. Journalists targeted. VPN use in a gray area.
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Thailand
Legal but monitored
Japan
Fully legal
South Korea
Legal, some restrictions
Hong Kong
Legal but increasingly monitored
Taiwan
Fully legal
Singapore
Legal but monitored
Malaysia
Legal but content filtered
Philippines
Fully legal
Australia
Fully legal
New Zealand
Fully legal
United Kingdom
Fully legal
Germany
Fully legal
France
Fully legal
Spain
Fully legal
Italy
Fully legal
Brazil
Fully legal
Mexico
Fully legal
United States
Fully legal
Canada
Fully legal
Poland
Fully legal
Sweden
Fully legal
Switzerland
Fully legal
Nigeria
Fully legal
South Africa
Fully legal
Kenya
Fully legal
Myanmar
Restricted since coup
Bangladesh
Legal but sites blocked
Nepal
Legal, TikTok banned
Sri Lanka
Legal but social media blocked during crises
Cambodia
Legal but monitored
Israel
Fully legal
Colombia
Fully legal
Argentina
Fully legal
Uzbekistan
Restricted
Kazakhstan
Restricted and monitored
Ukraine
Legal, wartime restrictions
Romania
Fully legal
Czech Republic
Fully legal
Greece
Fully legal
Portugal
Fully legal
Norway
Fully legal
Denmark
Fully legal
Finland
Fully legal
Belgium
Fully legal
Austria
Fully legal
Hungary
Legal, media concerns