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Amazon Kindle works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

Amazon's e-book ecosystem with a vast library of digital books and reading apps

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

The reporter says they could search for, download and read books.

Landing pageWorks

The reporter says the landing page works.

Sign-upWorks

The reporter says sign-up works.

Sign-inWorks

The reporter says sign-in works; their use of books inside an account also implies it.

One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
UpgradeNot checked

Progress Timeline

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Activity Summary

Restricted for users in Syria. The team contacted Amazon in February 2026 and the company acknowledged the request without a decision; volunteers have followed up since, most recently in September.

Contacted Company

Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Amazon's EU privacy team asking it to review the country restriction, noting that Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was rescinded on 24 August 2026 and that the measures still in force target named individuals.

Need Help with Amazon Kindle?

If you're experiencing issues accessing Amazon Kindle in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

Support Page

Work at Amazon? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Amazon can change that.

Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Amazon Kindle works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Amazon Kindle directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.