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Nintendo Online is restricted in Syria, as of .

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Activity Summary

Restricted for users in Syria. A community member verified in February 2026 that the website loads and accounts and browsing work, but Syria is absent from the region selector, so users must choose Saudi Arabia, and purchasing and delivery are limited to Saudi Arabia only. This leaves the core service unavailable to Syrian users. No outreach to the company has been made yet.

Verified

Community member verified that the Nintendo Online website is accessible from Syria via DSL, but the service itself is restricted. The site loads without errors, account creation and login work, and the game store is fully browsable. However, Syria is not listed as a supported country in the region ...

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nintendo Online is restricted in Syria. Access may require workarounds or may not be fully functional. We are monitoring the situation.

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 Nintendo Online directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.