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Restricted for users in Syria. Community testing in March 2026 confirmed that the website, dashboard, AI chat, and API key creation all work normally from a Syrian connection, but Syria is missing from the billing country list, preventing users from adding a billing address or purchasing credits. The restriction is at the payment provider level, not a network block. No outreach to the company has been made yet.
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Community testing confirmed that OpenRouter is restricted in Syria. The website, dashboard, AI chat, API key creation, and all core features load and function normally from a Syrian IP. However, Syria is not listed in the billing country dropdown, preventing users from adding a billing address or pu...
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If you're experiencing issues accessing OpenRouter 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 OpenRouter 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
OpenRouter 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 OpenRouter directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.