Bosnia and Herzegovina Sanctions
BAFATF Grey ListBosnia and Herzegovina is currently subject to 9 active sanctions programs imposed by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, European Union Council, Financial Action Task Force, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. These measures include trade restrictions, asset freeze, travel ban, arms embargo and financial restrictions. Bosnia and Herzegovina is also on the FATF grey list. This page lists every program targeting Bosnia and Herzegovina, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Programs
9
Authorities
7
Restriction Types
5
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
DFATDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade — 1 program
EUEuropean Union Council — 1 program
FATFFinancial Action Task Force — 1 program
OFACOffice of Foreign Assets Control — 1 program
OFSIOffice of Financial Sanctions Implementation — 2 programsUKForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office — 2 programsUK-AMLUK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT) — 1 programSanctions Programs
Australia's autonomous sanctions targeting the Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Total designated: 21 (21 individuals).
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On 21 March 2011 the EU adopted a framework that would enable to impose restrictive measures against certain natural and legal persons whose activities undermine the sovereignty, territorial integrity, constitutional order and international personality of Bosnia and Herzegovina, seriously threaten the security situation there or undermine the Dayton/Paris General Framework Agreement for Peace and the Annexes thereto. Adopted by: EU. No persons or entities are currently designated under this regime.
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Jurisdictions under increased monitoring due to strategic deficiencies in AML/CFT but actively working with FATF on action plans. When the FATF places a jurisdiction under increased monitoring, it means the country has committed to resolve swiftly the identified strategic deficiencies within agreed timeframes and is subject to increased monitoring.
The Balkans-Related Sanctions program targets persons contributing to the destabilizing situation in the Western Balkans, including those undermining peace agreements, responsible for atrocities, or engaged in corruption and organized crime. The program implements blocking (asset freeze) and visa restrictions under multiple executive orders and the Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations.
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3 designated (2 individuals, 1 entities). Sources: UK.
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Sanctions regime targeting Bosnia and Herzegovina. 3 designated entities (2 individuals, 1 entity). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2022-04-11, latest update: 2025-04-09.
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Sanctions regime targeting designated persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including asset freeze and travel ban.
UK sanctions regime targeting designated persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Limited scope: asset freeze, director disqualification, and travel ban.
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HM Treasury advisory notice identifying High Risk Third Countries (HRTCs) as defined in the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Countries are those listed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) under two categories: (1) High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action (3 jurisdictions - FATF black list), and (2) Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring (22 jurisdictions - FATF grey list). UK regulated firms must apply enhanced customer due diligence and enhanced ongoing monitoring on business relationships and transactions involving persons established in these jurisdictions. The notice was last updated on 22 June 2026 reflecting FATF's June 2026 plenary outcomes.
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Recent Changes
Legal basis updated for OFAC Balkans-Related Sanctions
Removed: Executive Order 13304 - Termination of Emergencies With Respect to Yugoslavia and Modification of Executive Order 13219 of June 26, 2001
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Added: 4 executive_order(s), 1 general_license(s), 1 brochure(s)
Target countries updated
Added: XK
Legal basis updated for UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Regulation 33(1)(b) of the MLRs, Regulation 33(3) of the MLRs
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: sectoral
Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime" to "Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions"
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Added: 1 legal_instrument(s)
Restrictions added
Added: sectoral
Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions" to "Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime
Added: The Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
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Added: 4 executive_order(s), 2 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 2 general_license(s), 3 guidance(s), 1 faq(s), 1 brochure(s)
Target countries updated
Removed: XK
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
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Added: 1 regulation(s)
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Added: 1 overview(s), 1 faq(s), 3 guidance(s), 2 general_license(s), 10 federal_register_notice(s)
Legal basis updated for Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions
Added: Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: The Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Resources added
Added: 4 executive_order(s), 10 federal_register_notice(s), 2 general_license(s), 2 guidance(s), 1 overview(s)
Legal basis updated for Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions
Added: The Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Resources added
Added: 1 regulation(s), 2 general_license(s), 1 guidance(s), 1 faq(s), 1 sanctions_brochure(s), 1 federal_register_notice(s)
Target countries updated
Added: BA, IQ. Removed: DZ, NA
Target countries updated
Added: BA, IQ. Removed: DZ, NA
Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime" to "Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions"
Target countries updated
Added: XK
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
Target countries updated
Removed: XK
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime" to "Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions"
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
New program: Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
New sanctions program detected: Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
Target countries updated
Added: AL
New program: The Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
New sanctions program detected: The Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Target countries updated
Removed: AL, MN
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
Target countries updated
Added: BA
Target countries updated
Added: AL, MN
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Bosnia and Herzegovina Sanctions" to "Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime"
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Bosnia and Herzegovina Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime" to "Bosnia and Herzegovina Sanctions"
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions