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Figma
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Figma is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
Browser-based collaborative design tool for UI/UX, prototyping, and design systems
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Activity Summary
Blocked in Syria, verified in February 2026, when the site shows a sanctions compliance page despite the sanctions having been lifted. The team, its legal advisor and community volunteers have contacted Figma repeatedly since January 2026. Figma acknowledged there is no legal barrier under sanctions but has since sent the same templated reply four times, most recently in July 2026, citing an ongoing internal review with no timeline.
Follow-up Sent
Official follow-up email sent from corporateaffairs@unblocksyria.com to support@figma.com. Figma's legal team acknowledged in February that no sanctions-based legal impediment exists but cited an ongoing internal review with no timeline. The email cited Canva, Sketch, Dribbble, and Whimsical as acce...
Follow-up Sent
UnblockSyria's Legal Advisor sent a formal follow-up email to Figma's legal team at legal@figma.com requesting an update on the Syria access review. The email referenced prior correspondence between Figma and a co-founder of UnblockSyria dated February 9 and 20, 2026, and noted that Figma's own resp...
Contacted Company
Outreach email sent to Figma at support@figma.com and legal@figma.com requesting review of Syria IP restrictions under the current post-sanctions legal framework.
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Need Help with Figma?
If you're experiencing issues accessing Figma in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at Figma? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Figma can change that.
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.