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Amazon Prime Video is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
Amazon's video streaming platform for movies, series, and award-winning originals
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Blocked in Syria, with community testing confirming the block since February 2026; accessing Prime Video from a Syrian IP shows the service's own region restriction page. The team sent official outreach to the company in March 2026, and community volunteers also emailed Amazon in March and May 2026 citing the lifting of sanctions, requesting access be restored. No response or resolution yet.
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Official outreach email sent to Amazon mentioning Prime Video as one of the blocked consumer products requiring access restoration for Syrian users.
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If you're experiencing issues accessing Amazon Prime Video in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
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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
No, Amazon Prime Video is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.
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 Prime Video directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.