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Amazon Prime Video is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

From Syria, Prime Video showed its "Service area restriction" page on the website. The tester reports the app shows the same message, even for existing subscribers.

Landing pageFails

Opening primevideo.com on a desktop browser from Syria showed Prime Video's "Service area restriction" page saying it is unable to offer the service in the visitor's location.

Sign-upFails

Sign-up could not be reached from Syria: primevideo.com showed its "Service area restriction" page instead of the site.

Sign-inFails

Sign-in could not be reached from Syria: primevideo.com showed its "Service area restriction" page instead of the site.

One-time codes (OTP)Fails

Depends on sign-in, which could not be reached from Syria because primevideo.com showed its "Service area restriction" page.

PaymentFails

Payment could not be reached from Syria: primevideo.com showed its "Service area restriction" page instead of the site.

UpgradeFails

Upgrade could not be reached from Syria: primevideo.com showed its "Service area restriction" page instead of the site.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. Volunteers and the team have written to Amazon repeatedly since February 2026, and it acknowledged the request without giving a decision or timeline.

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team asking it to review the country restriction, noting that Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was rescinded on 24 August 2026 and that the measures still in force target named individuals.

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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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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.