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Apple Store works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Apple's online store for purchasing iPhones, Macs, iPads, and accessories

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

A community test from Syria on mobile data found the Apple Store app working on the Turkish storefront, with the product catalogue loading and an item in the bag. Placing an order was not tested.

Landing pageNot checked
Sign-inWorks

A community test from Syria showed the Apple Store app signed in to an Apple Account, with the account icon on the products page and an item saved in the bag. This is inferred from the signed-in page; no separate sign-in step was captured.

PaymentNot checked
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Contacted

Activity Summary

Accessible in Syria. Community volunteers wrote to Apple several times in February and March 2026 asking it to open its services to Syria, and no reply has been recorded.

Follow-up Sent

Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Apple asking it to review the restrictions on users in Syria and to pass the request to its legal or compliance team. The message named no specific Apple service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Apple Store 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 Apple Store directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.