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Figma is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Browser-based collaborative design tool for UI/UX, prototyping, and design systems

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Figma could not be used from Syria: figma.com showed only "Figma is not available in your location", stating that sanctions laws prohibit providing its SaaS platform, websites and APIs there.

Landing pageFails

figma.com from Syria again showed only the sanctions notice in place of the site, stating that Figma is not available in the visitor's location and giving a compliance address for appeals.

Sign-upFails

Creating a Figma account could not be reached from Syria because figma.com showed only "Figma is not available in your location".

Sign-inFails

Signing in to Figma could not be reached from Syria because figma.com showed only "Figma is not available in your location".

PaymentFails

Paying for Figma could not be reached from Syria because figma.com showed only "Figma is not available in your location".

UpgradeFails

Upgrading to a paid Figma plan could not be reached from Syria because figma.com showed only "Figma is not available in your location".

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. Since January 2026 volunteers and the team have asked Figma to restore access, and support has repeated six times, most recently in September, that it is still evaluating the sanctions changes.

Company Responded

Community Updates

Figma's support team replied with its standing statement that it is actively evaluating the Syrian sanctions changes across its products, with no changes to announce and no timeline given.

What works instead

Until Figma is fully available in Syria, here's what we recommend. The badge on each shows how well it works.

Affinity

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Canva

Usable

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

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Tips for advocating

  • 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, Figma 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 Figma directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.