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 12 Jun 2026
Overview
Sanctions program targeting persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Belarus, as well as persons contributing to the situation in Belarus. The program includes blocking of property, sectoral sanctions targeting multiple sectors of the Belarus economy, and other financial and trade restrictions.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 14038 - Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Belarus (August 9, 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
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
31 CFR Part 548 - Belarus Sanctions Regulations
Belarus General License 12 - Authorizing Transactions Related to Certain Blocked Aircraft
Belarus General License 14 - Authorizing Transactions Involving Belarussian Bank of Development and Reconstruction Belinvestbank Joint Stock Company and Certain Additional Entities
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Guidance on the Blocking of Property of Certain Persons Undermining the Democratic Processes or Institutions in Belarus by Executive Order 13405
Guidance on Entities Owned by Persons Whose Property and Interests in Property Are Blocked
Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs
Belarus Sanctions FAQ Topic Page
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 78484-22 - Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
87 FR 78470-22 - Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
76 FR 5482-11 - Final rule to revoke a general license
75 FR 73958-10 - Belarus Sanctions Regulations
75 FR 5502-10 - New regulations to implement Executive Order 13405