Changing your country of residence on Binance is not simply "filling in a new address." It triggers a KYC (identity verification) reset process that requires new documents proving your legal residence in the new location. You'll find the option under "Profile" → "Identity Verification" → "Edit Address," but once you submit the request your account will temporarily switch to "withdrawal only" mode until the new documents are approved.
Step 1: Check whether you really need to "change country"
First, make sure which situation applies to you. This determines whether you need to go through the full process.
Situation A: You have actually moved to a new country/region and plan to live there long-term. You must update your country. Binance needs to ensure your account complies with the specific regulations of your new residence, which always means resetting your identity verification to meet local legal requirements.
Situation B: You moved to a different address in the same country (for example, to another city). You do not need the full "change country" process. Simply update your new address under "Edit Address" and upload a new proof of address.
Situation C: You used a VPN to set your country to an unsupported region when opening the account. This is not "changing country" but a violation. Binance's terms explicitly prohibit this. If detected, your account may be frozen or permanently closed.
Step 2: Prepare your supporting documents — missing any one will stop the process
The documents required for changing your country are stricter than a regular address update. You need a Proof of Address (POA) from your new country.
What to do: Have a valid, officially recognized proof of address document ready from your new place of residence.
How to do it: Common proof of address documents include:
A bank statement or credit card statement issued in the new country (showing your name and address).
Utility bills (electricity, water, gas) from the new country.
A rental agreement or a government-issued residence permit from the new country.
Core requirement: The name on the document must exactly match the registered name on your Binance account. The address must be the new residential address you entered, and the document must be within its validity period.
Completion criteria: You hold at least one official document that clearly shows your new address and your name.
Step 3: Submit the update
Once your documents are ready, complete the submission on the Binance website.
What to do: Submit your country of residence change request through the Binance official website.
How to do it:
Log in to the Binance website, hover over the profile icon in the upper right corner, click [Account] and go to [Identity Verification].
Scroll down the page, find [Edit Address] and click it.
Select the new "Country/Region of Residence" you want to update, then click [Continue].
Fill in the detailed new address and click [Continue].
Read the prompt carefully and upload your proof of address document.
Completion criteria: Your documents are successfully uploaded and the page shows "Under Review." The review usually takes 1–2 business days.
Common reason for failure: Many people don't notice that once you submit a change request, your account enters "withdrawal only" mode during the review. Trading, depositing and other functions will be paused until the new documents are approved.
Step 4: Understand the actual impact after the change
When your country changes, the products you can use may also change.
What to do: Check which products are available in your new country to avoid surprises.
How to do it: Regulations for crypto vary by country and region. After changing your country of residence, some products you previously used (such as futures trading) may become unavailable, or you may gain access to new products. To confirm exactly which products you can access, contact Binance customer support.
Risk notice:
Identity reset: Changing your country of residence typically triggers a KYC reset. You will need to go through the verification process again and provide ID documents and proof of address from the new country.
Temporary account restriction: Account functions are limited during the review. If you have trading needs, make sure to handle them before submitting the request.
One person, one account: Binance strictly enforces the "one verified account per person" policy. Do not try to open another account using your new country identity.
How to verify the change is complete
After submitting your request, check the email address registered on Binance within 1–2 business days for a notification. When you receive the approval email, log in to your account and check that the status on the "Identity Verification" page has been updated to the new country and that your product access has been restored to normal.
Next steps to take after the change
Once approved, check whether the phone number and bank account linked to your account match your new country, so you avoid issues with future deposits and withdrawals. If you are unsure which products you might lose after the change, contact online customer support before you submit the request. Confirm that your commonly used features (such as futures, earn products, P2P) are supported in the new country, and then decide whether to proceed.
