Licenses

Licenses are exceptions to the OFAC prohibitions. OFAC provides “general” and “specific” licenses. General licenses can be found in Subpart E of each country’s set of regulations. OFAC will answer questions about general licenses at the following telephone number: (202)622-2480.

A specific license is permission from OFAC to engage in a specific activity that would normally be prohibited under OFAC rules. OFAC grants specific licenses on a case-by-case basis after receiving an application. Details on how to file an application and what an application must contain are located at 31 CFR 501.801(b].