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Ahmed A Community Member

My Country not listed

Hello all ,

I am an IT specialist from Baghdad , Iraq , and living between Iraq and Lebanon, recently i wanted to create a payment method on outwork but my account put on Hold . i don't know what is the main reason for this. please if someone help me i have all the documents needed .

waiting your valuble comments .

thanks ,

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Bojan's avatar
Bojan S Community Manager

Hi Ahmed,

 

Unfortunately, we can't provide service in some locations due to limitations with our payment partners. However, we will definitely share your interest and feedback with the team.

 

Thank you! 

~ Bojan
Upwork
Ahmed's avatar
Ahmed A Community Member

That is not accepted , let me explain my inquiry if i used a lebanon payment information but my passport is Iraqi is that Illegal?

Upwork must be for all worldwide and you should find a solution for help me.

Thanks 

Jennifer's avatar
Jennifer R Community Member

There are two reasons why your account is on hold: Iraq and Lebanon.

Ahmed's avatar
Ahmed A Community Member

Thanks for reply ,  My mother country is Iraq and im living between Iraq and Lebanon but due to COVID-19 i stayed in Iraq in the last period .

 

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Nichola L Community Member


Jennifer R wrote:

There are two reasons why your account is on hold: Iraq and Lebanon.


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This may have changed, but neither Iraq nor Lebanon are on Upwork's restricted list. I personally know two people who live in Lebanon and have been Upwork freelancers (and clients) for years. 

https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211067778-Eligibility-to-Join-and-Use-Upwork

 

 

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Jennifer R Community Member


Nichola L wrote:

Jennifer R wrote:

There are two reasons why your account is on hold: Iraq and Lebanon.


_________________________________________

 

This may have changed, but neither Iraq nor Lebanon are on Upwork's restricted list. I personally know two people who live in Lebanon and have been Upwork freelancers (and clients) for years. 

https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211067778-Eligibility-to-Join-and-Use-Upwork

 

 


I am sure Iraq and Libanon place him on the Specially Designated Nationals ("SDN") list and the link takes you to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. It is easier to just turn down new freelancers from these countries.
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