Is Upwork available in Syria?

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

Why is Upwork 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 Upwork in Syria?

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

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Name: Upwork
Brand: Upwork
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Progress Timeline

13 Apr, 2026

Company Responded

Upwork's legal support team responded to the unblocking request via their help center. A Legal Support Analyst confirmed that Upwork is still not supported in Syria and stated the company does not currently have details on if or when access may become available. The response noted that decisions on ...

12 Apr, 2026

Contacted Company

Official outreach email sent by the UnblockSyria legal advisor to Upwork's legal notices team at legalnotices@upwork.com, requesting a formal compliance review to restore access for users in Syria. The email referenced the 2025 OFAC and BIS sanctions framework updates with supporting documentation, ...

31 Mar, 2026

Follow-up Sent

Official follow-up to legalnotices@upwork.com. Highlighted contradiction: Upwork removed Syria from restricted list but IP blocking persists. PeoplePerHour partially restored.

31 Mar, 2026

Follow-up Sent

Official follow-up email sent from corporateaffairs@unblocksyria.com to legalnotices@upwork.com. The email highlighted the contradiction that Upwork removed Syria from its restricted countries list yet IP blocking, account suspensions, and identity verification blocks persist. Cited PeoplePerHour as...

30 Mar, 2026

Company Responded

Upwork's Legal Notices team responded to the follow-up outreach via legalnotices@upwork.com with an automated acknowledgment. The response confirmed receipt and stated it serves as proof of receipt for formal legal notices. The response noted this inbox is reserved for legal matters only and that un...

10 Mar, 2026

Follow-up Sent

A follow-up email was sent to Upwork's support team within the existing ticket #53853517 thread, reiterating the request to review Syria's updated sanctions status. The follow-up referenced the December 2025 OFAC guidance terminating the Syria Sanctions Program and the BIS License Exception SPP, and...

9 Feb, 2026

Contacted Company

Outreach email sent to Upwork at legalnotices@upwork.com and legal@upwork.com requesting review of Syria IP restrictions under the current post-sanctions legal framework.

Work at Upwork? 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 Upwork 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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