How to Generate Videos in Sora 2 in Europe

Complete guide to generating videos with OpenAI's Sora 2 in Europe, including workarounds for regional restrictions and access methods

October 11, 2025
How to Generate Videos in Sora 2 in Europe

How to Generate Videos in Sora 2 in Europe

Current State of Sora 2 Access

Right now, getting access to OpenAI's Sora 2 is a challenge, especially in Europe. Here's a quick rundown of the situation:

  • Invite-Only: Access is not public. It's limited to users who receive an invitation code directly from OpenAI.
  • Geographic Restrictions: The beta is officially available only in the United States and Canada.
  • Platform Focus: The primary way to use Sora 2 is through its iOS app, though a web version is available for Android users who get an invite.

Step-by-Step Guide: Using a Vendor (Example: Wavespeed AI)

Here’s a practical example of how you can generate a video using a third-party vendor that has integrated the Sora 2 API.

  1. Sign Up and Top Up:

    Sign-in page for Wavespeed AI

    • While some vendors offer a small starting credit, you will likely need to add funds. Go to the top-up page (e.g., https://wavespeed.ai/top-up) to add credits.

    Top-up page for Wavespeed AI

  2. Navigate to the Sora 2 Model:

    Sora 2 text-to-video interface on Wavespeed AI

  3. Enter Your Prompt:

    • In the text input field, describe the video you want to generate.

    Entering a prompt into the Sora 2 interface

  4. Generate and View the Video:

    • Click the "Generate" button. The service will process the request.
    • Once completed, your video will be ready to view.

    Generated video result in the Wavespeed AI interface

Note: Other models, including image-to-video and pro versions, are also available. You can find them in the OpenAI collection at https://wavespeed.ai/collections/openai.

OpenAI model collection on Wavespeed AI

Conclusion

While direct access to Sora 2 in Europe remains on the horizon, the availability of third-party vendor APIs means you don't have to wait to start creating. By following the steps above, you can tap into the power of cutting-edge AI video generation today.

Happy creating!