Venezuela Sanctions
VEFATF Grey ListVenezuela is currently subject to 10 active sanctions programs imposed by Global Affairs Canada, European Union Council, European Commission (AML High-Risk Third Countries), Financial Action Task Force, Office of Foreign Assets Control and Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation. These measures include asset freeze, travel ban, arms embargo, trade restrictions, financial restrictions and sectoral. Venezuela is also on the FATF grey list. This page lists every program targeting Venezuela, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Programs
10
Authorities
10
Restriction Types
9
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
Sanctions Programs
Total designated: 123 (123 individuals)
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On 13 November 2017, the Council of the EU adopted restrictive measures in view of the existing crisis in Venezuela, caused by the deterioration of democracy and overruling the law and human rights. The restrictive measures aim at fostering a credible and meaningful process that can lead to a peacefully negotiated solution. Travel restrictions and an asset freeze can be imposed in relation to those responsible for serious human rights violations or abuses or the repression of civil society and democratic opposition, and those whose actions, policies, or activities otherwise undermine democracy or the rule of law in Venezuela. In addition to that, considering the risk of further violence and excessive use of force, the restrictive measures adopted by the Council include an arms embargo as well as restrictions on equipment that might be used for internal repression and measures to prevent the misuse of communication equipment. The measures can be reversed depending on the evolution of the situation in the country, in particular the holding of credible and meaningful negotiations, the respect for democratic institutions, the adoption of a full electoral calendar, and the liberation of all political prisoners. In order to support efforts by Venezuela to maintain the electoral process and to expand the democratic space in the country, on 13 May 2024, the Council decided to extend the restrictive measures only until 10 January 2025 instead of the standard 12-month renewal. In addition, the Council decided to suspend the travel restrictions on four individuals. Derogations and exemptions to the restrictive measures are possible, including for 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 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.
U.S. sanctions targeting the Government of Venezuela and specified sectors (oil, financial, defense and security), as well as designated persons contributing to the situation in Venezuela. The program blocks property of the Government of Venezuela and imposes sectoral restrictions on key industries.
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51 designated entities (51 individuals). Designation sources: UK. Earliest designation: 2025-01-10. Latest update: 2025-04-09.
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Swiss sanctions targeting Venezuela. Total designated: 70 (70 individuals).
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UK sanctions regime targeting designated persons, military goods, and internal repression goods connected with Venezuela.
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 having institutional and social fragility under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
Resources added
Added: 1 regulation(s), 4 federal_register_notice(s), 3 determination(s), 2 guidance(s)
Restrictions added
Added: investment_ban
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Added: 8 executive_order(s), 1 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 3 determination(s), 1 faq(s), 4 general_license(s), 2 guidance(s), 2 advisory(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: investment_ban
Resources added
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: VE, NG, SS, CF, ML, BJ, CI, AE, PH, CN, KH, PK, AF, TR, GR. Removed: HR, JM, NI, ZW, HT, LB
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
Resources added
Added: 8 Executive Order(s), 1 Statute(s), 1 Regulation(s), 4 Federal Register Notice(s), 2 FAQ(s), 2 Guidance(s), 3 Determination(s)
New program: World Bank FCS — Institutional & Social Fragility
New sanctions program detected: World Bank FCS — Institutional & Social Fragility
Venezuela sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Venezuela sanctions" to "Venezuela sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Venezuela sanctions regime
Added: Sanctions Act 2018
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Venezuela-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 14373, Executive Order 13884, Executive Order 13857, Executive Order 13850, Executive Order 13835, Executive Order 13827, Executive Order 13808, Executive Order 13692, 31 CFR Part 591 - Venezuela Sanctions Regulations. Removed: Executive Order 14373 (January 09, 2026), Executive Order 13884 (August 05, 2019), Executive Order 13857 (January 25, 2019), Executive Order 13850 (November 01, 2018), Executive Order 13835 (May 21, 2018), Executive Order 13827 (March 19, 2018), Executive Order 13808 (August 24, 2017), Executive Order 13692 (March 08, 2015), 31 CFR Part 591 — Venezuela Sanctions Regulations
Resources added
Added: 8 Executive Order(s), 1 Statute(s), 1 Regulation(s), 3 Determination(s), 1 FAQ(s), 4 Advisory(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 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 Venezuela-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 14373 (January 09, 2026), Executive Order 13884 (August 05, 2019), Executive Order 13857 (January 25, 2019), Executive Order 13850 (November 01, 2018), Executive Order 13835 (May 21, 2018), Executive Order 13827 (March 19, 2018), Executive Order 13808 (August 24, 2017), Executive Order 13692 (March 08, 2015), 31 CFR Part 591 — Venezuela Sanctions Regulations. Removed: Executive Order 14373, Executive Order 13884, Executive Order 13857, Executive Order 13850, Executive Order 13835, Executive Order 13827, Executive Order 13808, Executive Order 13692, 31 CFR Part 591 - Venezuela Sanctions Regulations
Resources added
Added: 1 regulation(s), 3 determination(s), 2 guidance(s), 3 general_license(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: comprehensive, investment_ban
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Venezuela sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Venezuela sanctions regime" to "Venezuela sanctions"
Legal basis updated for Venezuela sanctions
Removed: Sanctions Act 2018
Resources added
Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s), 1 designations_list(s)
Resources added
Added: 8 executive_order(s), 1 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 1 federal_register(s), 3 determination(s), 1 faq(s), 2 guidance(s), 3 general_license(s)
Restrictions added
Added: comprehensive, investment_ban
Resources added
Added: 1 statement(s)
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela renamed
Program renamed from "EU Restrictive Measures in view of the Situation in Venezuela" to "Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela"
Legal basis updated for Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela
Added: Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela, Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela
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Added: 2 statute(s), 1 advisory(s)
Restrictions added
Added: arms_embargo, trade_restrictions
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Added: 1 statement(s)
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Added: 8 Executive Order(s), 3 Statute(s), 1 Regulation(s), 1 Federal Register Notice(s), 3 Determination(s), 1 FAQ(s), 6 General License(s), 2 Guidance(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: investment_ban, comprehensive
Resources added
Added: 1 statement(s)
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Added: 8 Executive Order(s), 3 Statute(s), 1 Regulation(s), 1 FAQ(s), 3 Determination(s), 2 Guidance(s)
Restrictions added
Added: comprehensive
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: arms_embargo
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Added: 8 Executive Order(s), 3 Statute(s), 1 Regulation(s), 3 Determination(s), 1 FAQ(s), 8 General License(s), 2 Guidance(s), 2 Press Chart(s)
The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 renamed
Program renamed from "UK Venezuela sanctions" to "The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019"
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Added: 8 Executive Order(s), 1 Statute(s), 1 Code of Federal Regulations(s), 3 Determination(s), 1 FAQ(s), 2 Guidance(s), 4 General License(s), 2 Press Chart(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: comprehensive
Legal basis updated for OFAC Counter Narcotics Trafficking Sanctions
Added: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016, Pub. L. 114-198 § 801. Removed: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016, Pub. L. 114-198 § 801, 130 Stat. 755 (Jul. 22, 2016)
Resources added
Added: 3 advisory(s), 1 brochure(s), 1 guidance(s), 4 report(s), 10 federal_register_notice(s)
Target countries updated
Added: MX, CO, CR, PE, VE, GY