OFAC Libya Sanctions
OFAC Libya Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Libya. It imposes asset freeze, trade restrictions, financial restrictions and travel ban.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Overview
Sanctions targeting persons contributing to the situation in Libya, including blocking property of the Government of Libya and designated persons, prohibiting certain transactions related to Libya, and suspending entry into the United States. The program implements executive orders and regulations administered by OFAC under IEEPA and NEA authorities.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 13726
- Executive Order 13566
- 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
Executive Order 13726 - Blocking Property and Suspending Entry into the United States of Persons Contributing to the Situation in Libya
Executive Order 13566 - Blocking Property and Prohibiting Certain Transactions Related to Libya
Publication of Libyan Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 5, 6, and 8A
Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses (Nongovernmental Organizations, Agricultural, and Medicine)
Amended Libyan Sanctions Regulations
Libyan Sanctions Regulations
Identification of Nine Entities Pursuant to Executive Order 13566 and Amendment of General License No. 1A
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
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
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs Incurred in Challenging the Blocking of U.S. Persons in Administrative or Civil Proceedings
Entities Owned By Blocked Persons - Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property And Interests In Property Are Blocked
31 CFR Part 570 - Libyan Sanctions Regulations