Haiti Sanctions
HTFATF Grey ListHaiti is currently subject to 13 active sanctions programs imposed by Global Affairs Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, European Union Council, European Commission (AML High-Risk Third Countries), Financial Action Task Force and Ministry of Finance Japan. These measures include asset freeze, travel ban, arms embargo, financial restrictions and other. Haiti is also on the FATF grey list. This page lists every program targeting Haiti, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 11 Jun 2026
Programs
13
Authorities
12
Restriction Types
5
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
Sanctions Programs
Total designated: 34 (34 individuals)
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UN Haiti sanctions regime. Total designated: 11 (9 individuals, 2 entities).
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This regime is limited to a prohibition to satisfy claims by the authorities of Haiti with regard to contracts and transactions whose performance is affected by the measures taken in accordance with UN Security Council Resolutions 917(1994), 841 (1993), 873 (1993) and 875 (1993). Adopted by: EU. No persons or entities are currently designated under this regime.
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On 21 October 2022, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2653(2022) establishing a framework for targeted restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti. The measures consist of a targeted arms embargo, travel bans applying to persons, and the freezing of funds and economic resources of both persons and entities engaged in or supporting gangs involved in violence, criminal activities or human rights abuses, which undermine the peace, stability and security of Haiti and the region. In addition, EU persons and entities are prohibited from making funds and economic resources available to those listed. On 28 July 2023, the EU amended the regime to allow the EU to autonomously impose restrictive measures on individuals and entities responsible for threatening the peace, security or stability of Haiti, or for undermining democracy or the rule of law in Haiti. On 24 June 2024, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2699 (2023), the EU replaced the targeted arms embargo on certain individuals and entities, which covered arms and related materiel, with an arms embargo related to small arms and light weapons, firearms and ammunition, applicable to the entire territory of Haiti. The provision of related technical assistance, financing, financial assistance, insurance and reinsurance is also prohibited. Derogations to the restrictive measures are possible as well as exemptions for humanitarian purposes. Adopted by: UN and EU.
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The European Commission identifies high-risk third countries having strategic deficiencies in their regime on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. Gatekeepers such as banks are obliged to carefully consider business relationships and transactions involving high-risk third countries through increased checks and control measures.
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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.
Sanctions targeting Haiti. Total designated: 20 individuals, 2 entities.
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11 designated entities (9 individuals, 2 entities). Designation sources: UN. Earliest designation: 2023-12-08. Latest update: 2023-10-23.
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Swiss sanctions targeting Haiti. Total designated: 21 (18 individuals, 3 entities).
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UK sanctions regime targeting designated persons and arms flows connected with Haiti, implementing UN obligations.
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HM Treasury advisory notice identifying jurisdictions considered High-Risk Third Countries (HRTCs) under the UK Money Laundering Regulations. The list combines jurisdictions from both FATF lists: 'High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action' (FATF blacklist) and 'Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring' (FATF grey list). As of February 2026, there are 25 jurisdictions in total across both categories, with 9 of those also subject to additional financial sanctions measures.
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Sanctions regime concerning Haiti. 11 designations (9 individuals, 2 entities).
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Countries classified as conflict-affected under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Target countries updated
Added: DZ, AO, BO, BG, CM, HT, KW, LA, LB, MC, NA, NP, PG, VG. Removed: AF, BJ, BF, KH, CF, CN, GR, ML, MZ, NG, PK, PH, TZ, TR, UG, AE
Legal basis updated for UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Removed: Regulation 20(3) of the MLRs
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Added: 1 advisory(s)
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Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s)
Target countries updated
Added: BF, HR, JM, MZ, NI, TZ, UG, ZW. Removed: BO, CM, CI, LA, DZ, AO, BG, NA, PG, VG, KW, MC, NP, SS, VE
UN Haiti Sanctions (2653) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Haiti Sanctions (Committee 2653)" to "UN Haiti Sanctions (2653)"
New program: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
New sanctions program detected: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
Haiti sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Haiti sanctions" to "Haiti sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Haiti sanctions regime
Added: Sanctions Act 2018. Removed: The Haiti (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, The Haiti (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
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, Regulation 20(3) of the MLRs. Removed: Regulation 33(1)(b) — Enhanced customer due diligence for high-risk third countries, Regulation 33(3) — Definition of 'established in a country', Regulation 33(3A) — Steps required for enhanced due diligence, Regulation 20(3) — Group wide controls for third-country branches and subsidiaries
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
UN Haiti Sanctions (Committee 2653) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Haiti Sanctions" to "UN Haiti Sanctions (Committee 2653)"
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
UN Haiti Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2653) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Haiti Sanctions Committee" to "UN Haiti Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2653)"
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Added: 1 resolution(s)
Legal basis updated for EU List of High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/46, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/83
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Haiti sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Haiti sanctions regime" to "Haiti sanctions"
Legal basis updated for Haiti sanctions
Added: The Haiti (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, The Haiti (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. Removed: Haiti (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, Haiti (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, Sanctions Act 2018
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Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s), 1 designations_list(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
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Added: 1 statement(s)
New program: Prohibiting the satisfying of certain claims by the Haitian authorities
New sanctions program detected: Prohibiting the satisfying of certain claims by the Haitian authorities
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti renamed
Program renamed from "EU Restrictive Measures in view of the Situation in Haiti" to "Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti"
Legal basis updated for Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti
Added: Resolution 2653 (2022), Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti, Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti, Resolution 2699 (2023), Resolution 2670 (2023)
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Added: 5 statute(s), 1 advisory(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
UN Haiti Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "UN Haiti Sanctions (2653)" to "UN Haiti Sanctions"
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
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Added: 1 statement(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 renamed
Program renamed from "UK Haiti Sanctions" to "The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022"
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Added: 1 statement(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
UN Haiti Sanctions (2653) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Haiti Sanctions" to "UN Haiti Sanctions (2653)"
Legal basis updated for UN Haiti Sanctions (2653)
Removed: UNSC Resolution 2653
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Added: 1 source(s)
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Added: 1 official_statement(s)
UN Haiti Sanctions Committee renamed
Program renamed from "UN Haiti Sanctions" to "UN Haiti Sanctions Committee"
Haiti sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Haiti Sanctions" to "Haiti sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Haiti sanctions regime
Added: The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022, Haiti (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, Haiti (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, Sanctions Act 2018. Removed: The Haiti (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018
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Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s)
Restrictions added
Added: arms_embargo, financial_restrictions
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Added: 1 official_document(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Haiti Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Haiti sanctions regime" to "Haiti Sanctions"
Legal basis updated for Haiti Sanctions
Added: The Haiti (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. Removed: The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022, The Haiti (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, The Haiti (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, UN Security Council Resolution 2794 (2025), Sanctions Act 2018