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Meta is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Products could be added to the cart on meta.com, but buying them from Syria fails: checkout.atmeta.com returns «You do not have permission to access this website. Your request was blocked.»

Landing pageWorks

The Meta store on meta.com loaded normally from Syria in a desktop browser; products could be added to the bag and prices viewed without signing in.

Sign-upNot checked
Sign-inWorks

Signing in to a Meta account from Syria worked; Accounts Center opened with the linked profiles and managed pages.

One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
Identity verification (KYC)Not checked
PaymentFails

Completing a purchase from Syria failed: Meta's checkout at checkout.atmeta.com showed "You do not have permission to access this website. Your request was blocked."

UpgradeFails

Paying Meta from Syria fails, since its checkout at checkout.atmeta.com blocks the request, so paid upgrades cannot be bought either.

PayoutNot checked
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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. In February 2026 Meta support gave conflicting answers, one agent saying Syria was still restricted and another that it had been removed from the blocked list.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer contacted Meta support via Messenger and received mixed answers: one agent said Syria was still restricted, another said Syria had been removed from the blocked list, though older accounts and payments stay affected.

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

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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, Meta is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Most likely a company policy that has not caught up with the law. The US sanctions program on Syria ended on 1 July 2025, the EU lifted its economic sanctions in May 2025, and Syria was removed from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism in August 2026. Many companies set their Syria restrictions before these changes and have not updated them. This page shows the evidence we have for Meta and any reply from the company.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Meta directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.