WhatsApp Business works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .
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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.
A tester in Syria reported that WhatsApp Business worked for everyday use on two Android phones, with the paid subscription the exception. No screenshots were provided.
A tester in Syria reported that Meta AI was not available in WhatsApp Business: its button did not appear in the app. No screenshot was provided.
A tester in Syria reported registering WhatsApp Business on a Syrian number, with the +963 country code listed as in the standard WhatsApp app. No screenshot was provided; a test in January 2026 had found +963 missing from that list.
A tester in Syria reported signing in to WhatsApp Business normally. No screenshot was provided.
A tester in Syria reported that the one-time verification code for WhatsApp Business arrived on a Syrian number without trouble. No screenshot was provided.
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