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AWS Certification is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
Professional certification program for validating cloud skills on Amazon Web Services
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Blocked in Syria, with login returning a country not supported error. The team and volunteers have repeatedly contacted both Pearson VUE, which administers the exams, and Amazon since February 2026, but neither has given a timeline or decision.
Follow-up Sent
The team sent formal outreach to Amazon's AWS privacy team, citing the 2025 lifting of Syria sanctions and detailing that the AWS Console, Amazon Payment Services, Kindle, Audible, and Prime Video remain blocked or restricted for Syrian users.
Contacted Company
UnblockSyria's founder wrote to Amazon's legal and policy teams, citing the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria and asking AWS to review its country-level IP restrictions for Syrian professionals working with foreign employers.
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If you're experiencing issues accessing AWS Certification 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.
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- 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, AWS Certification 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 AWS Certification directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.