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

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Apple's subscription streaming service featuring original movies, series, and documentaries

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

In the Apple TV app on iPhone in Syria, the Home and Apple TV tabs loaded with titles ready to play and a Continue Watching row showing viewing progress.

Landing pageWorks

The reporter says the Apple TV interface loaded from Syria with all its options working, and free films played.

Sign-inWorks

The Apple TV app on iPhone in Syria showed a signed-in account with its own viewing progress, so signing in worked.

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Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. Community volunteers wrote to Apple several times between February and March 2026 asking it to enable full access for Syrian users, without a recorded reply.

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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If you're experiencing issues accessing Apple TV+ in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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