Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Belarus

Type of sectoral sanctions

Aircraft sanctions

Measures

Part 5A of the Regulations prohibit a Belarusian aircraft which is owned, chartered or operated by persons connected with Belarus or designated persons from overflying the United Kingdom or landing in the United Kingdom.

Additional Sanctions

Aircraft sanctions
Arms export
Aviation or the space industry
Cement
Critical infrastructure
Embargo on dual-use goods
Financial measures
Gold
Iron and steel
Luxury goods
Machinery and electrical equipment
Mineral products
Oil refining
Potassium chloride
Restrictions on equipment used for internal repression
Rubber
Shipping sanctions
Telecommunications equipment
Tobacco
Wood

Program information

Authority

UK

Program

The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Regime

UK country specific

Target State

Belarus

Official Information

This sanctions regime is aimed at encouraging the Government of Belarus to: • respect democratic principles and institutions and the separation of powers and the rule of law in Belarus • refrain from actions, policies or activities which repress civil society in Belarus • investigate properly and institute criminal proceedings against the persons ...

Additional Details

Licensing and exception provisions are contained in Part 6 of the Regulations.

Program URL

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/600