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WhatsApp Error: Business Account Is Restricted from Messaging Users in This Country
You may see "Business account is restricted from messaging users in this country" when you send a WhatsApp message. It's caused by WhatsApp's cross-country messaging rules, not your setup.
Why it happens
WhatsApp has temporarily restricted cross-country messaging involving Brazil and Indonesia:
- Businesses outside Brazil or Indonesia can't message people in Brazil or Indonesia.
- Businesses in Brazil or Indonesia can only message people in the same country.
This applies to every WhatsApp Business account, and Meta enforces it.
What still works
- Messaging within the same country, like Brazil to Brazil.
- Receiving messages from customers.
- Your account status, templates, and quality rating don't change.
Can it be removed?
No. It's a WhatsApp rule, and there's no way around it.
What you can do
- Make sure who you message fits the country rules.
- If you work across regions, consider separate WhatsApp Business accounts per region, where that applies.
- Use other channels, like SMS or email, to reach affected customers.