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Blocked in Syria. The team has pressed Upwork since February 2026, and in April its legal support confirmed the service remains unsupported with no timeline, saying the decision rests with its product and compliance teams.

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A Legal Support Analyst gave a substantive human reply confirming Upwork remains unsupported in Syria with no timeline, said country-availability decisions rest with product and compliance teams, and confirmed the request was passed along.

What works instead

Until Upwork is fully available in Syria, here's what we recommend. The badge on each shows how well it works.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Upwork directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.