Where Deel works (and where it doesn't)

Where Deel Works · Payments & Billing · Updated

Deel operates in more than 160 countries. Sovrano AI can onboard you anywhere Deel is available. If your country is on the unsupported list below, we unfortunately can't process your payments at this time.

Countries where Deel is not available

Deel does not currently operate in the following regions:

  • Afghanistan
  • Belarus
  • Cuba
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Libya
  • Myanmar
  • North Korea
  • Russia
  • Somalia
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Yemen
  • The occupied Ukrainian regions of Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia

This list is set by Deel and reflects international sanctions and compliance requirements. It can change — check Deel's official availability article for the latest.

Frequently asked questions

I live in a country on the unsupported list. Can I still work with Sovrano AI?

Unfortunately not at this time. Sovrano AI processes all payments through Deel, and we cannot make exceptions to their compliance restrictions. If your situation changes (you relocate, sanctions lift), reach out to payroll@sovrano.ai and we'll restart the onboarding process.

I have dual citizenship. Which country counts?

Your country of residence is what matters for Deel, not your nationality. You'll need a valid address and a bank account in a supported country.

I'm relocating mid-project. Do I need to update anything?

Yes. Update your address in your Deel profile as soon as you move, and let your project lead know. If you're moving to or from a different tax jurisdiction, contact payroll@sovrano.ai so we can review whether your contract terms need to change.

The country list shows my country, but Deel rejected my signup. Why?

Country support is broad, but specific withdrawal methods and contract types vary by country. Use Deel's in-app chat to ask which feature is unavailable for your case, and contact payroll@sovrano.ai if it blocks your start.

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