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VFS Global

VFS Global works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

Visa application management service for booking and tracking consular appointments worldwide

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorksUnchanged since:

A community member who tested from Syria in February 2026 reported that VFS Global worked with no issues on Syriatel, MTN and ADSL.

Landing pageWorksUnchanged since:

In February 2026 the VFS Global website opened from Syria on Syriatel, MTN and ADSL, and its visa finder accepted Syria as the country of application.

Sign-upNot checked
Sign-inNot checked
One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
PaymentNot checked

Progress Timeline

Unblocked

Activity Summary

Accessible in Syria since February 2026, when a community report confirmed the service works. No outreach to the company was needed.

Fully Unblocked

Community Updates

A community member confirmed VFS Global works fully from Syria, tested on Syriatel, MTN, and ADSL with no issues on any network. Status updated from unknown to accessible.

Need Help with VFS Global?

If you're experiencing issues accessing VFS Global in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

Work at VFS Global? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside VFS Global 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of VFS Global works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

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 VFS Global directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.