Unofficial guide · Updated October 1, 2026
Is OpenAI dots available in your country? Europe, UK and every plan
Whether you can use dots (also called ChatGPT dots or GPT dots) depends on three things: your ChatGPT plan, where you are, and which device you use. Here’s the full picture, with sources and a country list for Europe.
By the Dots Playbook editors · Checked against 3 sources on October 1, 2026 · 6 min read
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The short answer
- Pro: all supported markets except the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK.
- Business Premium: all supported ChatGPT regions, including the UK and EU.
- Enterprise: beta, off by default until an admin enables it.
- Create only on desktop. The rollout can take several days.
Key facts
- Launched
- Sep 29, 2026
- Model
- GPT-6 Astra
- Included in
- Pro, Business Premium
- Create on
- Desktop only
- Minimum age
- 18
Plans and regions
| Plan | At launch | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | Included · 1 dot | Supported regions except the EEA, Switzerland and the UK |
| Business Premium | Included · 1 dot | All supported ChatGPT regions |
| Enterprise | Beta · off by default | Your workspace admin has to enable it |
| Free & Plus | Not included | Not part of the launch plans |
| Under 18 | Not available | Any plan, any region |
Pro
- At launch
- Included · 1 dot
- Where
- Supported regions except the EEA, Switzerland and the UK
Business Premium
- At launch
- Included · 1 dot
- Where
- All supported ChatGPT regions
Enterprise
- At launch
- Beta · off by default
- Where
- Your workspace admin has to enable it
Free & Plus
- At launch
- Not included
- Where
- Not part of the launch plans
Under 18
- At launch
- Not available
- Where
- Any plan, any region
Source: OpenAI Help Center, “Getting started with your dot”; OpenAI Help Center, “Dots privacy, security, and safety FAQs”. Verified October 1, 2026.
Is dots available in Europe, the EU or the UK?
On ChatGPT Pro: no, not at launch. Pro users in the European Economic Area (the EU plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), Switzerland and the UK are not included. On Business Premium: yes. Business Premium users get dots in all supported ChatGPT regions, Europe included (OpenAI Help Center).
If you’re on Pro in one of these countries and ChatGPT tells you dots isn’t available in your region yet, nothing is wrong with your account: that’s the launch restriction working as intended.
Country list: where Pro users can’t get dots yet
| Region | Countries | Pro | Business Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU (27) | Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden | Not yet | Available |
| Rest of the EEA | Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway | Not yet | Available |
| Switzerland | Switzerland | Not yet | Available |
| United Kingdom | England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland | Not yet | Available |
| Everywhere else ChatGPT is supported | For example the US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, India, Brazil, Turkey, Israel | Rolling out | Available |
EU (27)
- Countries
- Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
- Pro
- Not yet
- Business Premium
- Available
Rest of the EEA
- Countries
- Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway
- Pro
- Not yet
- Business Premium
- Available
Switzerland
- Countries
- Switzerland
- Pro
- Not yet
- Business Premium
- Available
United Kingdom
- Countries
- England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Pro
- Not yet
- Business Premium
- Available
Everywhere else ChatGPT is supported
- Countries
- For example the US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, India, Brazil, Turkey, Israel
- Pro
- Rolling out
- Business Premium
- Available
Source: OpenAI Help Center, “Getting started with your dot”. Verified October 1, 2026. OpenAI names the excluded regions, not individual countries; this list expands those regions.
When will dots come to Pro in Europe and the UK?
OpenAI hasn’t announced a date, and we won’t guess one. Its help article only says that Pro excludes these regions at launch (OpenAI Help Center). We check the official pages regularly and will update this page, with the date, as soon as that changes.
Your options in Europe today
- Business Premium: the official route to dots in the UK and EU. It’s a work plan with a minimum of two seats; see dots pricing.
- Another always-on agent: some, like self-hosted OpenClaw, work anywhere. See dots alternatives for which ones are available in Europe.
- Wait: if you’re already on Pro for other reasons, you’ll get dots when OpenAI extends it to your region.
Platforms
| Where | Create a dot | Talk to your dot |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT desktop app (Mac, Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| ChatGPT in a desktop browser | Yes | Yes |
| ChatGPT mobile app | No | Yes, once mobile access reaches you |
| Mobile web browser | No | No |
| Slack, Microsoft Teams | No | Yes, after connecting on desktop |
ChatGPT desktop app (Mac, Windows)
- Create a dot
- Yes
- Talk to your dot
- Yes
ChatGPT in a desktop browser
- Create a dot
- Yes
- Talk to your dot
- Yes
ChatGPT mobile app
- Create a dot
- No
- Talk to your dot
- Yes, once mobile access reaches you
Mobile web browser
- Create a dot
- No
- Talk to your dot
- No
Slack, Microsoft Teams
- Create a dot
- No
- Talk to your dot
- Yes, after connecting on desktop
Source: OpenAI Help Center, “Getting started with your dot”; OpenAI, “Introducing dots”. Verified October 1, 2026.
Features with narrower availability
- Texting: a limited beta for Pro users in the US only, not available in Business or Enterprise workspaces, and not guaranteed for every Pro user (OpenAI Help Center).
- iMessage and RCS: Pro users can join a limited waitlist (OpenAI).
- Dedicated dots for organisations: in preview with a small number of enterprises (OpenAI).
Eligible but can’t see it? The rollout is gradual
OpenAI is rolling dots out gradually, and access may take several days to reach your account (OpenAI Help Center). If you’re on an eligible plan in an eligible region, the most likely explanation is simply that it hasn’t reached you yet. Work through our troubleshooting checklist to rule out the other causes.
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenAI dots available in the UK?
Not on the Pro plan at launch: Pro excludes the UK, the European Economic Area and Switzerland. Business Premium is available in all supported ChatGPT regions, so UK Business Premium workspaces can use dots.
Is OpenAI dots available in the EU?
The same rule applies to the European Economic Area: Pro users there aren’t included at launch, while Business Premium users are.
Which countries can’t use dots on ChatGPT Pro?
The 27 EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (together the European Economic Area), plus Switzerland and the UK. Pro users everywhere else that ChatGPT supports are part of the rollout.
Is dots available in Germany, France, Sweden or the Netherlands?
Not on Pro at launch, because they’re all in the EU. Business Premium workspaces in those countries can use dots.
Is dots available in Japan, Korea, Canada, Australia or India?
Yes, on Pro and Business Premium, as they aren’t in the excluded regions. The rollout is gradual, so it may take several days to reach your account.
When will dots come to Pro in the UK and Europe?
OpenAI hasn’t announced a date. We’ll update this page when it does.
Can I use a VPN to get OpenAI dots?
We don’t recommend it and don’t publish instructions for it. Regional availability is set by OpenAI, and getting around it can conflict with OpenAI’s terms and put your account at risk. Business Premium is the officially supported route in these regions.
Is dots available on iPhone and Android?
You can talk to your dot in the ChatGPT mobile app once mobile access reaches your account, but you can’t create a dot on a phone. Create it on desktop first.
Is dots available on Windows?
Yes. You can create a dot in the ChatGPT desktop app on Windows or Mac, or in ChatGPT in a desktop browser.
Sources
- OpenAI Help Center: Getting started with your dot (official, published September 29, 2026, checked October 1, 2026)
- OpenAI: Introducing dots (official, published September 29, 2026, checked September 30, 2026)
- OpenAI Help Center: Dots privacy, security, and safety FAQs (official, published September 29, 2026, checked September 30, 2026)
Dots is new and changes fast. If something here is out of date, the official pages win.