OFAC Balkans-Related Sanctions
OFAC Balkans-Related Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Albania, Croatia, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia. It imposes asset freeze, financial restrictions and travel ban.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Overview
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.
Legal bases
- Executive Order 14140 - Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Situation in the Western Balkans
- Executive Order 14033 - Blocking Property and Suspending Entry into the United States of Certain Persons Contributing to the Destabilizing Situation in the Western Balkans (June 08, 2021)
- Executive Order 13219 - Blocking Property of Persons Who Threaten International Stabilization Efforts in the Western Balkans (Effective Date - June 27, 2001)
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- 31 CFR Part 588 - Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations
- UNSCR 1244
Official resources
87 FR 58983-22 - Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations
76 FR 38000-11 - Removal of the sanctions pertaining to the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
76 FR 38002-11 - Final rule containing the Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations
31 CFR Part 588 - Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations
Western Balkans General License (No. 3A) - Authorizing Certain Transactions Related to Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, Medical Devices, Replacement Parts and Components, Software Updates, or Medical Prevention, Diagnosis, or Treatment, or Clinical Trials Involving Certain Blocked Entities
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Balkans-related Sanctions FAQ Topic Page
UNSCR 1244 - Kosovo humanitarian situation
E.O. 14033 - Blocking Property and Suspending Entry into the United States of Certain Persons Contributing to the Destabilizing Situation in the Western Balkans
E.O. 13219 - Blocking Property of Persons Who Threaten International Stabilization Efforts in the Western Balkans
Overview of Sanctions - Balkans-Related Sanctions
E.O. 14140 - Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Situation in the Western Balkans
E.O. 13304 - Termination of Emergencies With Respect to Yugoslavia and Modification of Executive Order 13219
Western Balkans General License (No. 1) - Legal Representation in Matters Pending before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia