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Netflix is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

The Netflix Android app, used on a local Syrian connection, could not connect and showed "Sorry, we could not reach the Netflix service. Please try again later. (-62)".

Landing pageFails

Opening www.netflix.com in a desktop browser on a local Syrian connection showed only a bare "Not Available" message instead of the Netflix site.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria despite repeated outreach since February 2026. In September 2026 a Netflix support agent said the request had been escalated and estimated months rather than years, without committing to a date.

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The Netflix support agent said the feedback had been escalated to its regional policy and expansion teams and described licensing, payment and CDN work still needed. It estimated months rather than years, framed as a typical pattern, not a commitment.

What works instead

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

Vimeo

Usable

YouTube

Usable

Need Help with Netflix?

If you're experiencing issues accessing Netflix 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 Netflix can change that.

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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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Articles about Netflix

A young Syrian computer science student works at a laptop by a window in Damascus at golden hour, the screen dimmed and stalled while the old city glows warmly outside.

Ten Days in Syria: The Hardest Part Was Invisible

A Syrian computer science student goes home for ten days to test whether he could build a future there after thirteen years away. The biggest obstacle was not electricity or infrastructure. It was the digital services, from AI assistants to LinkedIn, blocked inside the country.

Taimullah Kellizy4 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Netflix 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 Netflix directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.