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Restricted for users in Syria. A community volunteer contacted the company in February 2026 asking it to remove Syria from its restricted-countries list, prompting weeks of follow-up replies promising review. In March 2026 the company declined, stating its services remain unavailable in Syria under its internal compliance policies while it continues monitoring regulatory changes.
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NordVPN's support team provided a definitive response to the ongoing unblocking request via support ticket #20551850. The representative confirmed that while NordVPN is aware sanctions restrictions have changed, their services are currently not available in Syria due to internal compliance policies....
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If you're experiencing issues accessing NordVPN 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 Nord Security 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
NordVPN 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 NordVPN directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.