Is Telegram Blocked in Your Country?
Telegram is blocked or restricted in multiple countries worldwide. Below you'll find our VPN guides for each country, with tested recommendations and step-by-step setup instructions.
Fully Blocked
Telegram is completely blocked. A VPN is required.
Iran
Telegram has been fully blocked in Iran since April 2018. A VPN with strong obfuscation is essential.
China
China's Great Firewall blocks Telegram entirely. Only VPNs with advanced obfuscation and stealth protocols work reliably.
Vietnam
Vietnam officially banned Telegram in 2025 for spreading antistate content. A VPN is required for access.
Cuba
Cuba blocked Telegram in July 2021 during anti-government protests. VPN access is difficult due to limited internet infrastructure.
Restricted or Intermittent
Telegram access varies. A VPN is recommended for reliability.
Russia
Russia banned Telegram 2018โ2020, lifted the ban, but new restrictions in 2026 threaten full blocking again. A VPN is recommended.
Pakistan
Pakistan periodically blocks Telegram during political unrest and security operations. VPN access remains essential.
Turkey
Turkey has periodically restricted Telegram access and throttled VPN connections. ISP-level blocks vary by provider.
Thailand
Thailand banned Telegram in 2020 after it was used to organize protests. VPN usage is widespread.