OFAC Belarus Sanctions
OFAC Belarus Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Belarus. It imposes asset freeze, financial restrictions, trade restrictions and sectoral.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Overview
The Belarus Sanctions program targets persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Belarus and those contributing to the situation in Belarus. It imposes blocking sanctions on designated persons and sectoral restrictions on key sectors of the Belarus economy including construction, defense, energy, potash, security, tobacco products, and transportation.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 14038 - Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Belarus (August 09, 2021)
- Executive Order 13405 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Belarus (June 19, 2006)
- 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 548 - Belarus Sanctions Regulations
Official resources
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs
Persons Undermining the Democratic Processes or Institutions in Belarus - Guidance on the Blocking of Property of Certain Persons Undermining the Democratic Processes or Institutions in Belarus by Executive Order 13405
Overview of Sanctions - Belarus Sanctions Brochure
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
31 CFR Part 548 - Belarus Sanctions Regulations
National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
Index of Interpretative Guidance
76 FR 5482-11 - Final rule to revoke a general license authorizing U.S. persons to engage until May 31, 2011, in otherwise prohibited transactions with two blocked entities, Lakokraska OAO and/or Polotsk Steklovolokno OAO
87 FR 78484-22 - Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses (Nongovernmental Organizations, Agricultural, and Medicine)
Belarus General License 14 - Authorizing Transactions Involving Belarussian Bank of Development and Reconstruction Belinvestbank Joint Stock Company and Certain Additional Entities
Belarus General License 12 - Authorizing Transactions Related to Certain Blocked Aircraft
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Entities Owned by Blocked Persons - Guidance on Entities Owned by Persons Whose Property and Interests in Property Are Blocked
Executive Order 14038 - Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Belarus
Executive Order 13405 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Belarus
91 FR 24714-26 - Publication of a Belarus Sanctions Regulations Web General License
91 FR 10002-26 - Publication of a Belarus Sanctions Regulations Web General License (12)
91 FR 10002-26 - Publication of a Belarus Sanctions Regulations Web General License (13)
89 FR 89926-24 - Publication of Belarus Sanctions Regulations Web General License 10
89 FR 72717-24 - Publication of Belarus Sanctions Regulations and Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Web General License 10
88 FR 63017-23 - Publication of Belarus Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 8 and 9
88 FR 36947-23 - Publication of Belarus Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
88 FR 36946-23 - Publication of Belarus Sanctions Regulations Web General License 1 and Subsequent Iterations
88 FR 36942-23 - Publication of Belarus Sanctions Regulations Web General License 2 and Subsequent Iterations
88 FR 18038-23 - Amended Belarus Sanctions Regulations
87 FR 78470-22 - Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
75 FR 73958-10 - Belarus Sanctions Regulations
75 FR 5502-10 - New regulations to implement Executive Order 13405
Belarus Sanctions FAQ Topic Page