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BOTIM works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Messaging and video calling app with voice calls, group chats, and fintech features

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

The BOTIM Android app worked from Syria again: the signed-in home screen loaded with calling available.

Landing pageWorks

botim.me opened normally from Syria in a mobile browser. It carried a company-wide notice about intermittent disruptions to some fintech features, not a regional restriction.

Sign-upWorks

Registering a BOTIM account with a Syrian number worked again from Syria, after the earlier refusals.

Sign-inWorks

From Syria, a BOTIM account was signed in again on Android after phone verification, and the account's home screen loaded.

One-time codes (OTP)Works

The verification code for a Syrian (+963) number arrived and was accepted, completing BOTIM's phone verification from Syria.

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Activity Summary

Accessible in Syria since July 2026. The fix appears to have come from the company's side, and no outreach to the company was involved.

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BOTIM is now fully accessible in Syria: registration, OTP delivery, and all core features work normally for Syrian users. The fix appears to be service-side, and no outreach to the company was involved.

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

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Articles about BOTIM

Does Delisting End Syria's Digital Blocks?

Does Delisting End Syria's Digital Blocks?

On 24 August 2026 the United States rescinded Syria's 47-year terror designation. Two days earlier, 474 of the 986 services we track were still closed to someone in Damascus. What the delisting changes, what it does not, and what it was never going to fix.

Omar Albeik16 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

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