OFAC Libya Sanctions
OFAC Libya Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Libya. It imposes asset freeze, sectoral, trade restrictions, financial restrictions and travel ban.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Overview
The Libya Sanctions program implements multiple legal authorities targeting persons contributing to the situation in Libya. It includes blocking of property and suspending entry into the United States of designated persons, as well as prohibitions on certain transactions related to Libya, including trade in hydrocarbon fuel.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 13726 - Blocking Property and Suspending Entry into the United States of Persons Contributing to the Situation in Libya (April 19, 2016)
- Executive Order 13566 - Blocking Property and Prohibiting Certain Transactions Related to Libya (February 25, 2011)
- 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 570 - Libyan Sanctions Regulations
Official resources
Statement of Licensing Policy - Establishing A Favorable Licensing Regime Through Which U.S. Persons Can Request From OFAC Specific Authorization To Trade In Hydrocarbon Fuel
EO 13566 - Blocking Property and Prohibiting Certain Transactions Related to Libya
National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
88 FR 21912-23 - Publication of Libyan Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 5, 6, and 8A
87 FR 59675-22 - Amended Libyan Sanctions Regulations
76 FR 37404-11 - Identification of Nine Entities Pursuant to Executive Order 13566 and Amendment of General License No. 1A
EO 13726 - Blocking Property and Suspending Entry into the United States of Persons Contributing to the Situation in Libya
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
31 CFR Part 570 - Libyan Sanctions Regulations
87 FR 78484-22 - Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses (Nongovernmental Organizations, Agricultural, and Medicine)
76 FR 38562-11 - Libyan Sanctions Regulations
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs
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