Myanmar Sanctions
MMFATF Black ListMyanmar is currently subject to 11 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 Office of Foreign Assets Control. These measures include asset freeze, arms embargo, travel ban, trade restrictions, financial restrictions and sectoral. Myanmar is also on the FATF black list. This page lists every program targeting Myanmar, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 11 Jun 2026
Programs
11
Authorities
11
Restriction Types
7
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
Sanctions Programs
Total designated: 241 (149 individuals, 90 entities, 2 ships)
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Australia's autonomous sanctions on Myanmar. Total designated: 28 (21 individuals, 7 entities).
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In response to a lack of progress towards democratization and to human rights violations in Myanmar/Burma, on 28 October 1996, the EU reaffirmed the restrictive measures already in place, which included an arms embargo, and introduced additional ones, such as travel restrictions and the suspension of high-level bilateral governmental visits to Myanmar/Burma. Following positive developments and as a means of encouraging changes to continue, on 22 April 2013 the EU lifted all measures against Myanmar/Burma except the arms embargo and the restrictions on equipment which might be used for internal repression. However, reacting to the systematic human rights abuses perpetrated by Myanmar/Burma military and security forces, in particular in Kachin, Rakhine and Shan states, in the course of 2018 the Council of the EU adopted additional measures that included an extension of the embargo on arms and equipment which might be used for internal repression, as well as targeted restrictive measures against senior military officers of the Myanmar armed forces. Following the military coup on 1 February 2021, and the subsequent military and police repression against peaceful demonstrators, the EU has drastically increased restrictive measures. The Council has adopted eight rounds of measures, latest on 11 December 2023, targeting Myanmar’s military regime. The current measures related to human rights violations in Myanmar consist of an asset freeze and prohibition to make funds or economic resources available to designated individuals and entities as well as : travel bans for individuals. Other measures include an arms embargo, export bans on dual-use goods and internal repression and telecommunications equipment, a ban on providing technical assistance or financing military activities as well as a prohibition of military training and cooperation with the Myanmar armed forces (Tatmadaw). Derogations and exemptions to the restrictive measures are possible, including the delivery of humanitarian aid. Adopted by: 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 subject to a FATF call for action due to strategic deficiencies in AML/CFT. Identifies countries or jurisdictions with serious strategic deficiencies to counter money laundering, terrorist financing, and financing of proliferation. The FATF calls on all members and urges all jurisdictions to apply enhanced due diligence, and in the most serious cases, counter-measures.
Sanctions program targeting persons and entities related to the situation in Burma (Myanmar), including blocking of property and financial services prohibitions related to Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise.
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76 designated entities (39 individuals, 37 entities). Designation sources: UK. Earliest designation: 2024-02-01. Latest update: 2026-02-10.
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Swiss sanctions targeting Myanmar. Total designated: 128 (106 individuals, 22 entities).
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UK sanctions regime targeting designated persons and military goods connected with Myanmar, including restrictions on dual-use goods, internal repression goods, and interception/monitoring goods and services.
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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Countries classified as conflict-affected under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
Legal basis updated for OFAC Burma-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 14014. Removed: Executive Order 14014 - Blocking Property With Respect To The Situation In Burma (February 11, 2021)
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Added: 1 executive_order(s), 1 directive(s), 1 regulation(s), 7 federal_register_notice(s), 2 advisory(s), 1 determination(s), 1 faq(s), 1 guidance(s)
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)
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
Legal basis updated for OFAC Burma-Related Sanctions
Legal bases changed
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 1 Determination(s), 1 Regulation(s), 7 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Directive(s), 2 Advisory(s), 1 FAQ(s), 2 Guidance(s)
New program: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
New sanctions program detected: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
Myanmar sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Myanmar sanctions" to "Myanmar sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Myanmar sanctions regime
Added: Sanctions Act 2018
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 1 Determination(s), 1 Directive(s), 2 Advisory(s), 1 Regulation(s), 7 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 FAQ(s), 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)
Legal basis updated for Autonomous Myanmar Sanctions
Added: Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011. Removed: Autonomous Sanctions (Designated and Declared Persons—Myanmar) Amendment Instrument 2023, Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Myanmar) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2024, Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Myanmar) Amendment (No. 3) Instrument 2024
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
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
Legal basis updated for OFAC Burma-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 14014 - Blocking Property With Respect To The Situation In Burma (February 11, 2021). Removed: Executive Order 14014 (February 11, 2021)
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 1 Directive(s), 2 Advisory(s), 7 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Determination(s), 1 FAQ(s), 1 Guidance(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Myanmar sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Myanmar sanctions regime" to "Myanmar sanctions"
Legal basis updated for Myanmar sanctions
Removed: Sanctions Act 2018
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Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s), 1 designations_list(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: sectoral
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma renamed
Program renamed from "EU Restrictive Measures against Myanmar/Burma" to "Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma"
Legal basis updated for Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma
Added: Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma and repealing Regulation (EC) No 194/2008, Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma
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Added: 2 statute(s), 1 advisory(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Burma-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 14014 (February 11, 2021). Removed: Executive Order 14014 - Blocking Property With Respect To The Situation In Burma (February 11, 2021)
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 2 Advisory(s), 1 Directive(s), 7 Federal Register Notice(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Legal basis updated for Autonomous Myanmar Sanctions
Added: Autonomous Sanctions (Designated and Declared Persons—Myanmar) Amendment Instrument 2023, Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Myanmar) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2024, Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Myanmar) Amendment (No. 3) Instrument 2024
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
Legal basis updated for OFAC Burma-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 14014 - Blocking Property With Respect To The Situation In Burma (February 11, 2021). Removed: Executive Order 14014
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 1 Directive(s), 1 Determination(s), 2 Advisory(s), 7 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Regulation(s), 1 FAQ(s), 1 Interpretive Guidance(s)
Restrictions added
Added: sectoral
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Burma-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 14014. Removed: Executive Order 14014 - Blocking Property With Respect To The Situation In Burma (February 11, 2021)
Resources added
Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 1 Determination(s), 1 Directive(s), 2 Advisory(s), 7 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Code of Federal Regulations(s), 1 FAQ(s), 2 Statute(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: sectoral
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
Target countries updated
Added: RU, CN, KP, LY, SS, AF, MM, CF, IL, US, SY, IR, TR, UA
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 1 Directive(s), 2 Advisory(s), 7 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Code of Federal Regulations(s), 1 Determination(s), 1 FAQ(s), 1 Guidance(s)
The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 renamed
Program renamed from "UK Myanmar sanctions" to "The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021"
Legal basis updated for OFAC Burma-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 14014 - Blocking Property With Respect To The Situation In Burma (February 11, 2021), Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 14014 (Effective August 23, 2023). Removed: Executive Order 14014
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 1 Determination(s), 1 Directive(s), 2 Advisory(s), 1 Regulation(s), 7 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 FAQ(s), 2 Guidance(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Burma-Related Sanctions
Removed: Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 14014 (Effective August 23, 2023)