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Amazon Textract is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Tested from Syria on desktop: opening the Amazon Textract console returned an AWS "Access Restricted" page saying the user appears to be in a country or region where AWS does not provide services, so the service could not be used.

Landing pageWorks

Tested from Syria on desktop: the Amazon Textract product page and its pricing page loaded normally, and the sales contact form opened with Syria available in its country list.

Sign-upFails

Tested from Syria on desktop: creating a new AWS account to use Amazon Textract's free tier stopped after the email verification step, when the signup page was replaced by a "Website Temporarily Unavailable" message.

Sign-inNot checked
One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
UpgradeNot checked
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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. The team has pressed Amazon since February 2026 over its AWS restrictions, and through follow-ups into September the company has given no decision beyond an initial acknowledgment.

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team asking it to review the country restriction, noting that Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was rescinded on 24 August 2026 and that the measures still in force target named individuals.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

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Amazon Textract 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 Textract directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.