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List of embargoed countries

The following list of sanctions imposed on the respective countries is an abbreviated and incomprehensive list for reference purposes only. Legally binding are solely the legal texts printed in the Official Journal of the European Union (formerly the Official Journal of the European Communities) and/or the German Federal Gazette (Bundesanzeiger), as amended.

In addition to the embargo measures that apply to specific countries, a number of non-country-specific restrictive embargo measures (for example, anti-terrorism regulation, anti-torture regulation) as well as the prohibitions and restrictions of foreign trade under the EC Dual-Use Regulation, the Foreign Trade and Payments Act, and the Foreign Trade Ordinance that must be observed.

Armenia

Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)

Azerbaijan

Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)

Belarus (White Russia)

Financial sanctions (the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources)

Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)

Trade restrictions (applies to among others:

  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement and export of dual-use goods
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement and export of goods that can be used for internal repression
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement and export of equipment, technology or software for the surveillance or interception of internet or telephone communications
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement and export of listed tobacco industry goods
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement and export of goods and technologies that can contribute to strengthening the military and technological capabilities of Belarus
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement and export of certain listed machines
  • the ban on the import, purchase and movement ban for certain goods of the timber industry, cement products, iron and steel products and rubber products
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement and export of banknotes
  • Import and transit prohibitions for listed petroleum products and potassium chloride products)

Prohibition of technical assistance and provision of intermediary services (in connection with goods specified above)

Travel ban (restrictions on admission of listed persons)

Traffic restrictions

  • landing, take-off and overflight ban for aircraft of any Belarusian airline
  • the ban on transport covering road transport undertakings established in Belarus

Bosnia

Currently no restrictive measures relating to individuals are in force.

Burundi

Financial sanctions (the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources)
Prohibition of satisfaction of claims
Travel ban (restrictions on admission of listed persons)

China

Arms embargo (not an embargo state within the meaning of Article 4 (1) of the EC Dual-use regulation)

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Financial sanctions (the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources)
Prohibition of satisfaction of claims
Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel against non-governmental entities and individuals operating in DR Congo)
Prohibition of technical assistance (ban on provision of certain services in connection with the arms embargo)
Travel ban (restrictions on admission of listed persons)

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)

Financial sanctions (including:

  • Freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources to listed persons, organisations or institutions,
  • Prohibition of providing and/or receiving financing or financial assistance related to certain objects, materials, equipment, items and technologies,
  • Further restrictions in the financial sector)

Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)
Trade restrictions (including those referring to:

  • Ban on the import, export, and transit of dual-use goods, listed items/technologies related to the development or production of weapons of mass destruction or of their means of delivery, as well as key components in the field of ballistic missiles,
  • Ban on the import, export, and transit of gold, precious metals and diamonds, luxury goods and certain items intended for use of the North Korean military forces and/or the military forces of other countries
  • Ban on the import and transit of gold, titanium ore, vanadium ore and rare-earth minerals, coal, iron and iron ore, petroleum products, copper, nickel, silver and zinc, statues, fish and seafood, lead and lead ore, textiles, Foodstuffs and agricultural products, machinery and electrical equipment, mining and quarrying products including magnesite and magnesia, wooden products and vessels
  • Ban on the export and transit of newly printed or embossed North Korean banknotes and coins, aviation fuels, helicopters and vessels, natural gas liquids and liquefied petroleum gases, refined petroleum products, crude oil, industrial machinery, means of transport, iron, steel and other metals

Prohibition on technical assistance and intermediary services (ban on the provision of certain services in connection with the arms embargo and the restrictions on dual-use items)
Travel ban (restrictions on admission of listed persons)
Services (concerning, inter alia:

  • Services related to vessels and aircraft,
  • Services in the context of mining,
  • Manufacturing services for the chemical, mining, and refinery industries,
  • Services in the field of computers, or related services)

Bans concerning the real estate business (prohibition of the leasing and/or renting of real estate to or by North Korean government members, organisations and/or institutions)
Prohibition on the purchase or transfer of fishing rights
Prohibition of satisfaction of claims
Transport restrictions (Prior information requirement on cargoes to and from North Korea)

Haiti

Prohibition of satisfaction of claims (relating to contractual claims falling under the earlier embargo against Haiti)
Financial sanctions (the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources)
Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)
Prohibition of technical assistance (in connection with the arms embargo)

Iraq

Financial sanctions (the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources)
Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)
Trade restrictions (relating to cultural properties)
Prohibition of satisfaction of claims (relating to contractual claims falling under the earlier embargo against Iraq)

Iran

Financial sanctions (the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources)
Arms embargo (relating to weapons and armaments)
Trade restrictions (including:

  • the prohibition of the import, export, and transit of certain missile-related goods and technologies,
  • the requirement to obtain an authorisation for the import, export, and transit of specific dual-use items and other goods/technologies relating to enrichment and reprocessing, heavy water, and other relevant activities,
  • the requirement to obtain an authorisation for graphite, crude metals or semi-finished metal goods,
  • the requirement to obtain an authorisation for specific software
  • the prohibition of specific monitoring and interception technologies,
  • the prohibition of the export of listed items that could be used for internal repression,
  • the ban on the export on unmanned aerial vehicles and their components
  • the ban on transit of unmanned aerial vehicles and their components through the territory of Iran)

Prohibition of or requirement to obtain an authorisation for technical assistance (in connection with the arms embargo and other listed goods)
Prohibition of satisfaction of claims
Travel restrictions (prohibition on the entry or transit of listed natural persons)

Republic of Yemen

Financial sanctions (the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources)
Arms embargo on listed persons and entities (referring to arms and related materiel)
Prohibition of technical assistance (in connection with military activities)
Prohibition of satisfaction of claims
Travel ban (restrictions on admission of listed persons)

Lebanon

Financial sanctions (including prohibition on providing financial resources or assistance relating to military activities)
Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)
Prohibition of technical assistance (in connection with the arms embargo)

Libya

Financial sanctions (the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources)
Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)
Trade restrictions (the prohibition of the export of listed items which might be used for internal repression; authorisation requirement for the export and transit of goods that could be employed for the trafficking in migrants and human beings)
Prohibition of technical assistance (in connection with the arms embargo and eqipment that could be used for internal repression)
Travel ban (restrictions on admission of listed persons)
Transport restrictions (prior information requirement on cargoes to and from Libya; restrictions on the provision of certain services; restrictions concerning designated vessels)

Mali

Financial sanctions (including: the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds or economic resources to listed persons, organisations or institutions)
Prohibition of satisfaction of claims
Travel ban (restrictions on admission of listed persons)

Moldova/Transnistria

Travel restrictions (prohibitions on the entry and transit of listed persons)
Financial sanctions (the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources)

Myanmar (previously Burma)

Financial sanctions (the freezing of funds and economic resources and the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources)
Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)
Trade restrictions (including restrictions relating to the prohibition of exports of listed items which might be used for internal repression; ban on the import, export, and transit of dual-use goods for military purposes, for a military end user or for certain listed natural persons, organisations or institutions, and of listed equipment, technology or software where no prior permission has been obtained)
Prohibition of technical assistance (in connection with the arms embargo, equipment which might be used for internal repression)

Nicaragua

Financial sanctions (including: Freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources to listed persons, organisations or institutions)
Prohibition of satisfaction of claims
Travel ban (restrictions on admission of listed persons)

Republic of Guinea

Financial sanctions (the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources)
Travel ban (restrictions on admission of listed natural persons)

Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Financial sanctions (the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources)
Travel ban (restrictions on admission of listed persons)

Russia

Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)

Financial sanctions (including:

  • bans on the provision of financial resources or financial assistance in connection with certain goods and technologies,
  • far-reaching restrictions in the financial sector

Trade restrictions (including:

  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement, transit or export of dual-use goods,
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement and export of Annex II goods or technology (goods used in petroleum exploration, natural gas exploration, etc.),
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement and export of banknotes,
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement, transit and export of goods and technologies that can contribute to strengthening Russia's military and technological capabilities,
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement and export of goods and technologies that can be used for refining oil and for the liquefaction of natural gas,
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement, transit or export of goods and technologies for use in the aerospace industry, as well as jet fuels and fuel additives,
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement and export of goods and technologies that can be used for maritime transport,
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement and export of luxury goods,
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement and export of goods and technologies that can contribute to strengthening Russia's industrial capabilities,
  • the ban on the sale, supply, transfer, transit and export of firearms (EU Firearms Regulation),
  • the ban on the export and import on cars with Russian registration)

Traffic restrictions

  • landing, take-off and overflight ban for aircraft of any Russian airline
  • the ban on transport covering road transport undertakings established in Russia, including trailers registered in Russia
  • the ban on the access to ports in the territory of the Union for ships certified in the Russian Shipping Register
  • the ban on the access to locks in the territory of the Union
  • the ban on the import, purchase and movement of iron and steel products
  • the ban on the import, purchase and transfer of gold
  • the ban on the import, purchase and transfer of diamonds and products containing diamonds
  • the ban on the import, purchase and transfer of goods that generate substantial rev-enue for Russia
  • the ban on the import, purchase and transfer of crude oil and petroleum products

Ban on technical assistance, intermediary services (in connection with the above-mentioned goods)

Prohibition of satisfaction of claims

Zimbabwe

Financial sanctions (restrictions including:

  • the prohibition on providing financing or financial assistance connected with arms and related materiel and/or equipment which might be used for internal repression,
  • the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources to listed persons, organisations or institutions)

Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)
Trade restrictions (the prohibition of exports of listed items which might be used for internal repression)
Prohibition of technical assistance (in connection with the arms embargo, equipment which be used for internal repression)
Travel ban (restrictions on admission of certain persons)

Somalia

Financial sanctions (including:

  • Ban on the provision of financing or financial assistance, including but not limited to insurances, related to the import, transport and acquisition of charcoal,
  • Freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition of providing such resources to listed individuals, organisations or institutions)

Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)
Trade restrictions (Ban on the importation, acquisition and transport of charcoal)
Export ban on components that can be used in improvised explosive devices
Prohibition of technical assistance (in connection with the arms embargo)
Travel restrictions (prohibitions on the entry and transit of listed persons)
Transport restrictions (pre-departure declaration requirement)

Sudan

Financial sanctions (including:

  • the prohibition on providing financial resources or assistance relating to military activities,
  • the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds or economic resources to listed persons, organisations or institutions)

Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)
Prohibition of technical assistance and intermediary services (in connection with the arms embargo, military activities)
Prohibition of satisfaction of claims
Travel ban (restrictions on admission of listed persons)

South Sudan

Financial sanctions (including:

  • the prohibition on providing financial resources or assistance relating to military activities,
  • the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds or economic resources to listed persons, organisations or institutions)

Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)
Prohibition of technical assistance and intermediary services (in connection with the arms embargo, military activities)
Prohibition of satisfaction of claims
Travel ban (restrictions on admission of listed persons)

Syria

Financial sanctions (restrictions including:

  • the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds or economic resources to listed persons, organisations or institutions,
  • the prohibition on providing credits for the oil industry or for the construction of new power stations,
  • the prohibition of financial transactions with the Syrian state, Syrian financial institutions and other persons,
  • restrictions on certain financial transactions of the European Investment Bank (EIB))

Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)
Trade restrictions (including restrictions relating to:

  • the prohibition of exports of listed items that could be used for internal repression or for Internet or telephone surveillance,
  • the ban on the export of listed jet fuels and fuel additives,
  • the prohibition of key technology for the Syrian oil and natural gas industry, and for the construction of new power stations,
  • the prohibition of the sale, supply, passing on, or export of new Syrian banknotes and coins to the Syrian central bank,
  • the prohibition of the export, sale, transport, import or acquisition of crude oil and oil products,
  • the ban on the export of luxury goods,
  • the prohibition of importing, exporting and/or transferring cultural assets that form part of Syria’s cultural heritage, which also implies articles of archaeoligical, historical or cultural interest, and of particular scientific or religious importance,
  • the prohibition of the export, sale, transport, import or acquisition of gold, precious metals and diamonds for/from the Syrian government, the Syrian central bank, or other persons)

Prohibition of technical assistance (in connection with the arms embargo and the trade restrictions)
Prohibition of satisfaction of claims
Travel ban (restrictions on admission of certain persons)
Transport restrictions (landing ban on Syrian freight aircraft)

Tunisia

Financial sanctions (the freezing of funds and economic resources, prohibition on providing funds and economic resources)

Turkey


Financial sanctions (Freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources to listed persons, organisations or institutions)

Ukraine (Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Ukraine)

Trade restrictions (applies to among others:

  • the ban on the import of goods originating in Donetsk and Luhansk
  • the ban on the sale, supply, movement and export of certain goods and technologies for the transport, telecommunications, and energy sectors, and for the prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources to the stated regions
  • the ban on the import and export of certain goods, commodities and technologies (Crimea and Sevastopol)

Financial sanctions (including:

  • the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources to listed persons, bodies or entities,
  • the prohibition on the provision of financing, financial assistance, and other services including the provision of insurance policies covering the importation of certain goods,
  • bans related to the acquisition or shared ownership of real estate or institutional property,
  • prohibitions related to the granting of loans or the financing of bodies and entities,
  • bans concerning the incorporation of joint ventures, bodies or entities,
  • the ban on the provision of financial resources and assistance for certain goods and technologies in the transport, telecommunications and energy sectors, and for the prospection, exploration and extraction of oil, gas and mineral resources.)

Ban on technical assistance, intermediary services (in connection with goods and technologies for the transport, telecommunications and energy sectors, and for the prospection, exploration and extraction of oil, gas and mineral resources)

Ban on technical assistance, intermediary services, construction or engineering services (directly in connection with the infrastructure of Crimea and Sevastopol and in the stated regions and related to goods and technologies for the transport, telecommunications and energy sectors, and for the prospection, exploration and extraction of oil, gas and mineral resources)

Prohibition of satisfaction of claims

Travel restrictions (restrictions on admission of certain persons)

Restrictions on the free movement (restrictions on cruise ships)

Other service provisions immediately related to tourist activities

Venezuela

Arms embargo (relating to weapons, armaments and other military commodities and products)
Trade restrictions (including:

  • the ban on the export of listed items that could be used for internal repression,
  • the ban on the export of specific monitoring and interception technologies)

Prohibition of technical assistance (in the context of the arms embargo, items for internal repression, and monitoring technology)
Financial sanctions (the freezing of funds and economic resources of, and the prohibition on providing funds and economic resources to, listed natural persons, organisations or institutions)
Prohibition of satisfaction of claims
Travel restrictions (prohibition on the entry or transit of listed natural persons)

Central African Republic

Arms embargo (referring to arms and related materiel)
Financial sanctions (including:

  • the prohibition on providing financial resources or assistance relating to military activities,
  • the freezing of funds and economic resources, the prohibition of the provision funds or economic resources to listed persons, organisations or institutions)

Prohibition of technical assistance (in connection with the arms embargo)
Prohibition of satisfaction of claims
Travel restrictions (restrictions on admission of certain persons)

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