Is Uber available in Syria?

No, Uber is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Why is Uber blocked in Syria?

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.

How can I help unblock Uber in Syria?

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

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Progress Timeline

23 Feb, 2026

Contacted Company

Outreach email sent to Uber's Data Protection Officer at dpo@uber.com requesting that service access be enabled for users in Syria. The email referenced the December 2025 U.S. Treasury announcement lifting all sanctions on Syria, OFAC documentation confirming Syria is no longer an embargoed country,...

19 Feb, 2026

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Community member verified from Syria (IP: 139.28.49.222) that Uber blocks Syrian phone numbers (+963) from creating accounts. The Uber app displays "Unable to create account — The phone number you entered is blocked" with Trace ID 03bcc072-cc2c-4dad-ac16-7b1fac17ca05. Without the ability to create a...

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16 Feb, 2026

Verified

Community verification confirmed Uber's website is accessible from Syria with no geo-blocking or sanctions page. The site redirects to the Lebanon version (/lb/en/) with Beirut as the default city. Damascus, Syria appears in the "Change your location" dropdown but selecting it returns "Location not ...

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Work at Uber? Know someone who does?

You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at Uber or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.

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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. Every voice matters.

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