Is Portugal eligible for TikTok Creator Rewards Program?

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Portugal has never been part of any TikTok monetization program.

Only 8 countries can access the TikTok Creator Rewards Program right now.

If you're a Portuguese creator, you're locked out of TikTok's main money-making features.

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Was Portugal part of the TikTok Creator Fund program?

No, Portugal was never included in the TikTok Creator Fund.

The Creator Fund launched in August 2020 in the United States. It expanded to just five European countries on September 1, 2020: United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, and Spain.

Portugal wasn't on that list and never got added before the fund shut down.

On November 6, 2023, TikTok announced the Creator Fund would close on December 16, 2023. The replacement program, called Creativity Program Beta, only launched in four markets: US, UK, France, and Germany.

Here's the kicker: Italy and Spain were original Creator Fund countries but didn't make it to the new program. If TikTok cut those countries, Portugal's chances looked even worse.

Is Portugal eligible for the TikTok Creator Rewards Program in 2025?

No, Portugal is not part of the TikTok Creator Rewards Program.

The program works in exactly 8 countries right now. These are: United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, and Mexico.

Mexico joined on October 1, 2025 as the newest addition. That was the only country TikTok added in 15 months.

Why has Portugal never been included in any TikTok monetization program?

TikTok doesn't officially explain why Portugal is excluded.

But looking at the 8 countries that made it in, a pattern emerges. Every included country is either a massive advertising market or a strategic priority for TikTok.

Portugal has about 10 million people. Compare that to Spain's 47 million or Germany's 83 million. For TikTok's RPM model to work, they need enough advertisers bidding on ad space to make creator payouts worthwhile.

There's also a language factor worth noting. Brazil already covers the Portuguese-speaking market with 200+ million speakers. European Portuguese is a much smaller content ecosystem, so TikTok might see it as fragmenting the audience without enough benefit.

Payment infrastructure adds another layer of complexity. Every new country means setting up tax withholding systems, VAT compliance, and payment processing. That's expensive when the potential creator base is relatively small. We break down how payment systems work across different markets in our TikTok Bible.

Will Portugal get TikTok Creator Rewards Program eligibility in 2026?

Probably not in 2026. I'd put the odds at less than 15%.

TikTok only added Mexico in the past 15 months. That's one country in over a year. At that pace, Portugal isn't getting in anytime soon.

The odds improve to maybe 30-35% by 2027-2028, but only if TikTok decides to expand across all EU countries at once. That would happen because of regulatory pressure, not because they want to. The expansion patterns we're seeing suggest TikTok is being very selective, as we detail in our beautiful slides made for TikTok Creators.

Here's what makes me pessimistic: Spain got into the program early, but Portugal didn't tag along. They're neighbors with similar economies and the same EU regulations. If TikTok was going to add Portugal, they would've done it with Spain.

Italy's situation is even more telling. Italy was in the original Creator Fund with 59 million people and a G7 economy. TikTok removed them when transitioning to Creator Rewards. If they cut Italy, Portugal's smaller market faces higher barriers.

Are there any official hints that Portugal might join TikTok Creator Rewards?

No. TikTok has said absolutely nothing about Portugal joining the program.

I searched through TikTok's newsroom posts and official announcements from 2023 to 2025. Portugal isn't mentioned once in any Creator Rewards expansion context.

When Mexico joined in October 2025, TikTok's announcement listed the existing countries and stopped there. No hints about future additions, no roadmap, nothing.

TikTok usually announces new countries 1-3 months before launch. We saw that with Mexico. The complete silence about Portugal through November 2025 suggests they have no near-term plans.

Can Portuguese people living abroad join the TikTok Creator Rewards Program?

Yes, if you actually live in an eligible country and can prove it.

TikTok cares about where you're based, not your passport. The key is tax residency. If you're a Portuguese citizen with genuine US tax residency, you can join.

Here's what you'd need: a US Tax Identification Number (SSN or ITIN), a US PayPal or bank account, proof of US residence, and completed tax forms (W-9 if you're a US resident). TikTok checks all of this during the application review.

The tricky part is timing. TikTok doesn't say how long you need to live in the US before applying. US tax law requires 183 days over three years for tax residency, but TikTok might have different thresholds.

If you're properly established in an eligible country, you compete on equal footing with local creators. Want to maximize your earnings once you're eligible? Our 50-page document covering everything you need to know about the TikTok Creator Rewards Program breaks down the optimization strategies.

Can I use a VPN to access TikTok Creator Rewards from Portugal?

No, and trying this will get you permanently banned.

TikTok's terms prohibit "fraudulent account information" and "malicious or fraudulent activities." Using a VPN to fake your location falls under this, even though they don't explicitly mention VPNs.

Here's why it won't work: you need a real PayPal or bank account from an eligible country. You need legitimate tax documents (W-9 or W-8BEN forms) with a government-issued Tax Identification Number. TikTok verifies all of this.

They also track your IP address patterns over time. A VPN might work for a day, but maintaining consistent US IP addresses while actually living in Portugal is nearly impossible long-term.

If you get caught, TikTok permanently removes you from the program and you forfeit all accumulated rewards. You could also lose your entire account. The risk just isn't worth it.

Can Portuguese creators living in eligible countries join TikTok Creator Rewards?

Yes, absolutely. Your passport doesn't matter, your tax residency does.

If you genuinely live in an eligible country, you can join the program. TikTok cares about where you're based, not where you were born.

You'll need standard proof: tax residency documentation, a local bank account or PayPal, and an address in that country. TikTok verifies this stuff during the application review, so make sure it's all legitimate.

Once you're properly established, you compete on equal footing with local creators. For strategies on maximizing your earnings, our report covering the strategies to get more Rewards on TikTok has the full breakdown.

What if I live in an eligible country but most of my TikTok audience is from Portugal?

You're still eligible, but your RPM will probably be lower.

TikTok's RPM formula considers both where you're based and where your viewers are. If you live in the US but most of your audience is Portuguese, you'll earn based on US eligibility but Portuguese viewer value.

Portuguese viewers likely generate lower ad revenue per view than US viewers. Advertisers pay less to reach Portuguese audiences because the market is smaller and purchasing power is different.

How much lower? TikTok doesn't publish these numbers. But the fact that Portugal isn't even included in the program suggests Portuguese audience monetization falls below their threshold.

Does having a US TikTok audience unlock Creator Rewards for Portuguese creators?

No. Your audience location doesn't matter if you're living in Portugal.

TikTok's eligibility is based on where you live, not where your viewers are. You could have 100% US viewers and still be ineligible if you're based in Portugal.

Creator location determines program access first. Audience location only affects your RPM once you're already in the program.

What's the average TikTok RPM for Portuguese audience demographics?

TikTok doesn't publish RPM data for any market, so I can't give you exact numbers.

But based on industry patterns, Portuguese audiences probably generate $0.30-$0.50 RPM. Compare that to US audiences pulling $1.00-$2.00+ RPM.

Why the difference? Advertisers pay more to reach US audiences because they have higher purchasing power and better conversion rates. Portuguese viewers are valuable, just not as valuable from an advertiser's perspective.

The fact that Portugal isn't even included in the program tells you something about audience value. If Portuguese viewers generated the same ad revenue as French or German viewers, TikTok would've added Portugal by now since the infrastructure is similar.

Want to optimize your RPM regardless of audience geography? Our visual report covering everything TikTok Creators need to know breaks down the strategies that actually work.

How long after moving to the USA can Portuguese creators apply for TikTok monetization?

TikTok doesn't spell this out anywhere in their official docs.

But tax residency is probably the trigger. US tax law requires 183 days over three years for residency, though TikTok might have different rules.

You'll need a US Tax Identification Number, a US bank account or PayPal, proof of address, and completed tax forms. The application review itself takes about 30 days once you apply.

My guess? You probably can't apply the day you land in the US. TikTok likely wants to see sustained residency patterns through IP addresses and account activity before approving you.

Are there other ways to monetize TikTok from Portugal meanwhile?

Yes, but the options are limited and pay way less than Creator Rewards.

LIVE Gifts lets viewers send you virtual gifts during live streams. You convert these to Diamonds and then to cash. Requirements are simple: be 18+, have LIVE access, and follow Community Guidelines.

Video Gifts work the same way but for regular posts. You need 10,000 followers minimum and an account that's at least 30 days old.

TikTok Series is probably your best bet. You can put up to 80 videos behind a paywall priced from $0.99 to $189.99. You need 10,000+ followers and consistent posting to qualify.

Effect Creator Rewards is the only official TikTok monetization program that actually includes Portugal. If you're good at creating effects in Effect House, you can earn rewards when other creators use your effects.

What you can't access: TikTok Shop (available in Spain but not Portugal) and Creator Marketplace (same story). Spanish creators get all these features plus Creator Rewards. The gap is huge.

What happens to TikTok Creator Rewards if you move back to Portugal?

If you permanently move to Portugal, you'll probably lose access to Creator Rewards.

TikTok's tax policy is clear: "You must update your tax information when the information previously provided is no longer accurate, such as a change in your name, TIN, or tax residency." When you update to Portuguese tax residency, you no longer meet eligibility.

Temporary visits are fine. Vacationing in Portugal for a few weeks or even a couple months while keeping your US residence won't affect your status.

But if you establish Portuguese tax residency (usually 183+ days per year), you'll need to update your documentation. TikTok's reviews might also catch inconsistent IP patterns or account activity that doesn't match your claimed location.

If you're planning to move to Portugal permanently, withdraw your Creator Rewards balance first. It's unclear whether you'll forfeit accumulated rewards when removed for residency changes, so don't risk it.

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