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VirtualBox is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Free desktop virtualization software for running multiple operating systems on a single computer

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

VirtualBox could not be downloaded from its official site from a Syrian connection: the whole of www.virtualbox.org was replaced by Oracle's error page.

Landing pageFails

Opening www.virtualbox.org from a Syrian connection returned an Oracle page saying the site is experiencing technical difficulty, with an incident number, instead of the site.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. A community volunteer contacted Oracle in May 2026 asking it to enable access for Syrian users, and further requests to Oracle through September have had no response.

Follow-up Sent

Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Oracle's export compliance team asking it to review the restriction on users in Syria, citing the August 2026 rescission and lifted sanctions, and to name the regulation if access stays blocked.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, VirtualBox 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 VirtualBox directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.