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Google Business Profile is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .
Tool for businesses to manage their presence on Google Search and Maps
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Activity Summary
Partially blocked in Syria. From January 2026 it was confirmed that Syrian businesses cannot add, claim, or edit listings, leaving them invisible on Google Maps. A community member contacted Google Business Profile support, which first said it was reviewing the case but then declined twice, in January and February 2026, with an apparently automated reply stating the service is not launched in Syria. No progress since.
Declined
Google Business Profile support replied to the follow-up email with the exact same word-for-word decline as the January 31 response: "GBP is not supported/launched in Syria and we cannot provide any support." The identical response arrived approximately 30 minutes after the follow-up was sent, stron...
Follow-up Sent
Volunteer sent a follow-up email to Google Business Profile support correcting their characterization of the issue. The email argued that the block is not a market entry issue but stems from outdated sanctions-related restrictions in Google's compliance systems, given that U.S. and EU sanctions on S...
Declined
Google Business Profile support responded to the Syria access request, stating: "GBP is not supported/launched in Syria and we cannot provide any support." Cited compliance with set policies. Offered further assistance via Help Center but gave no path for escalation.
Under Company Review
A community member contacted Google Business Profile support requesting service access in Syria. Google support acknowledged the inquiry and confirmed they are working on the issue, stating they will follow up with an update.
Investigated
You can’t add, claim or edit your business in Syria
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If you're experiencing issues accessing Google Business Profile 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 Google can change that.
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- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Google Business Profile has limited access in Syria. Some features or regions may be restricted. Check this page for the latest status updates.
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 Google Business Profile directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.