The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has produced guidance where you can check which trade sanctions licence you need. This will guide you to the application page for each type. If you think that your proposed activity falls within one of the considerations listed here, you should explain why you believe this to be the case in your application.
This guide is part of Republic of Belarus sanctions: statutory guidance.
You should not assume that a licence will be granted or engage in any activities prohibited by trade sanctions until your licence has been granted.
Military goods and technology
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 21 to 24 |
Considerations for the export, making available, transfer, supply or delivery, of military goods or technology |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply or delivery, of non-lethal military goods or technology, if the goods or technology are intended solely for humanitarian assistance activities, protective use, or for institution building programmes of the United Nations (UN) or the UK government, or for UK government or UN crisis management operations. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply or delivery of non-combat vehicles which have been manufactured or fitted with materials to provide ballistic protection, if the vehicles are intended solely for protective use of UK government personnel. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 25-27 |
Considerations for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds, related to military goods and technology, or non-combat vehicles |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to military goods or technology, if the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relate to non-lethal military goods or technology intended solely for humanitarian assistance activities, protective use, or for institution building programmes of the United Nations (UN) or the UK government, or for UK government or UN crisis management operations. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to military goods or technology if the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relate to non-combat vehicles which have been manufactured or fitted with materials to provide ballistic protection and the vehicles are intended solely for protective use of personnel of the UK government. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 27I to 27K |
Considerations for the import, acquisition, supply or delivery from Belarus of hydrazine |
A licence may be granted for the import, acquisition, supply or delivery from Belarus of unsymmetrical dimethyl hydrazine (CAS 57-14-7) if it is for use in launchers operated by UK launch service providers, or for use in launches by the European Space Agency or UK space programmes, or for the fuelling of satellites by UK satellite manufacturers. footnote 1
A licence may be granted for the import, acquisition, supply and delivery, making available and transfer of: Hydrazine (CAS 302-01-2) in concentrations of 70% or more; or Monomethyl hydrazine (CAS 60-34-4) if it is for use in launchers operated by European launch service providers, or for use in launches by space programmes of the European Space Agency or UK space programmes, or for the fuelling of satellites by UK satellite manufacturers. footnote 2
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 25 to 27 |
Considerations for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds, related to hydrazine |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds if the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relate to the import, acquisition, export, supply and delivery, making available and transfer of: Hydrazine (CAS 302-01-2) in concentrations of 70% or more; or Monomethyl hydrazine (CAS 60-34-4) if it is for use in launchers operated by European launch service providers, or for use in launches by space programmes of the European Space Agency or UK space programmes, or for the fuelling of satellites by UK satellite manufacturers. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds if the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relate to unsymmetrical dimethyl hydrazine (CAS 57-14-7) if it is for use in launchers operated by UK launch service providers, or for use in launches by the European Space Agency or UK space programmes, or for the fuelling of satellites by UK satellite manufacturers. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 21 to 24 |
Considerations for the export, making available, transfer, supply or delivery of goods or technology which might be used for internal repression |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply or delivery of goods or technology which might be used for internal repression, if the goods or technology are intended solely for humanitarian assistance activities, protective use, or for institution building programmes of the United Nations (UN) or the UK government, or for UK government or UN crisis management operations. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 25-27 |
Considerations for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds, related to goods or technology which might be used for internal repression |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to goods or technology which might be used for internal repression if the goods or technology are intended solely for humanitarian assistance activities, protective use or for institution building programmes of the UN or the UK government or for UK government or UN crisis management operations. |
Interception and monitoring goods and technology
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 21-24 |
Considerations for the export, making available, transfer, supply or delivery of interception and monitoring goods and technology |
A licence will not be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply or delivery of interception and monitoring goods or technology if the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to determine that the goods or technology would be used for internal repression by the Government of Belarus footnote 3
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 25 to 27 |
Considerations for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to interception and monitoring goods or technology |
| A licence will not be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to interception and monitoring goods or technology if the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to determine that the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relates to goods or technology that would be used for internal repression by the Government of Belarus. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 21 to 24 |
Considerations for the export, making available, transfer, supply or delivery, of machinery-related goods and technology |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply or delivery, of non-lethal military goods or technology, if the goods relate to the execution of contracts concluded before 9 June 2023 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided the actions carried out under these contracts are completed by 17 July 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 25 to 27 |
Prohibitions on the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to machinery-related goods or technology |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to machinery-related goods or technology, if the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relates to the execution of contracts concluded before 9 June 2023 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided the actions carried out under these contracts are completed by 17 July 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. |
Cement, gold products, rubber, wood, aluminium, tobacco products
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulation 27I to 27K |
Considerations for the import, acquisition, supply or delivery of cement, gold products, rubber and wood |
| A licence may be granted for the import of cement, gold products, rubber and the acquisition and supply and delivery, directly or indirectly, of cement, gold products, rubber and wood if it relates to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 9 June 2023. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulation 27I to 27K |
Considerations for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to cement, gold products, rubber and wood |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to cement, gold products rubber and wood, if it relates to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 09 June 2023. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 27I to 27K |
Considerations for the import, acquisition, supply or delivery of aluminium |
| A licence may be granted for the import of aluminium, and the acquisition and supply and delivery, directly and indirectly, of aluminium if it relates to the execution of obligations arising from contracts, concluded before 16 May 2024. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 27L and 27M |
Considerations for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to aluminium |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to aluminium if it relates to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 16 May 2024. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 21 to 23 |
Considerations for the export, making available, supply or delivery of tobacco industry goods |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, supply or delivery of tobacco industry goods if it relates to the execution of contracts concluded before 9 August 2021 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. |
Potash, petroleum products, mineral products
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 27I to 27K |
Considerations for the import, acquisition, supply or delivery of potash or mineral products |
| A licence may be granted for the import, acquisition, and supply and delivery of potash or petroleum products if it relates to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 09 August 2021 or the import, acquisition, and supply and delivery of other mineral products if it relates to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 05 July 2022. |
| A licence may be granted for the direct or indirect acquisition, supply or delivery or import of mineral products, where not already covered by the exceptions in Regulation 31C, if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the purchase of mineral products in Belarus and their incidental supply, delivery or import, is necessary for transport of the purchaser and their passengers or goods within or through Belarus, or for power generation carried out by the purchaser. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 27L and 27M |
Considerations for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to petroleum products or mineral products |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to petroleum products if it relates to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 09 august 2021 or the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to potash or other mineral products if it relates to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 05 July 2022. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to mineral products, where not already covered by the exceptions in regulation 31C, if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to mineral products is necessary for transport of the purchaser and their passengers or goods within or through Belarus, or for power generation carried out by the purchaser. |
Critical-industry goods and technology
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulation 21 to 24 |
Considerations forn the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods and technology |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods or technology if the goods or technology relate to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 5 July 2022 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the authorisation is requested before 30 August 2022. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods or technology if the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of the goods or technology is necessary for the maintenance and safety of critical-industry goods or technology within the UK. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods or technology to enable anything to be done for the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health or safety, including the safety of existing infrastructure, or the environment. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods and technology for humanitarian purposes for the delivery of humanitarian assistance activity. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods and technology for medical and pharmaceutical purposes, provided that this is for the benefit of the civilian population. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods and technology for use by the news media, provided that the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to determine that the critical-industry goods or technology will be safely returned to the UK when no longer required and will not be hired, exchanged, sold or otherwise disposed of in Belarus. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods and technology if the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods and technology is necessary for ensuring cyber security and information security for natural and legal persons, and bodies in Belarus, except for its government and undertakings directly or indirectly controlled by its government. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods and technology if the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods and technology is necessary for the commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair of civilian communications networks (other than those which are the property of an entity that is publicly controlled or with over 50% state ownership), including the provision of internet services. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods and technology if the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods and technology is necessary for maritime safety. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods and technology if the critical-industry goods and technology are necessary for the repair of an aircraft which is not registered in Belarus, or owned or operated by a person connected with Belarus. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods and technology if the critical-industry goods and technology are intended for the exclusive use of entities owned, or solely or jointly controlled by, a legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under UK law. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of critical-industry goods or technology if the goods or technology are intended for intergovernmental cooperation in space programmes. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation or energy sectors. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 25 to 27 |
Considerations for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to critical-industry goods and technology |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to critical-industry goods and technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 5 July 2022 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the authorisation is requested before 30 August 2022. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to critical-industry goods and technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the maintenance and safety of critical-industry goods and technology within the UK. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to critical-industry goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the delivery of humanitarian assistance activity. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to critical-industry goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for medical and pharmaceutical purposes, provided that this is for the benefit of the civilian population. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to critical-industry goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are required for the necessary prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety, including the safety of existing infrastructure, or the environment. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to critical-industry goods and technology for use by the news media, provided that the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to determine that the critical-industry goods or technology will be safely returned to the UK when no longer required and will not be hired, exchanged, sold or otherwise disposed of in Belarus. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to critical-industry goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for ensuring cyber security and information security for natural and legal persons, and bodies in Belarus, except for its government and undertakings directly or indirectly controlled by its government. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to critical-industry goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair of civilian communications networks (other than those which are the property of an entity that is publicly controlled or with over 50% state ownership), including the provision of internet services. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to critical-industry goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for maritime safety. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to critical-industry goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the repair of an aircraft which is not registered in Belarus, or owned or operated by a person connected with Belarus. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to critical-industry goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are intended for the exclusive use of entities owned, or solely or jointly controlled by, a legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under UK law. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to critical industry goods and technology where the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary to prevent degradation or allow safe storage of aircraft or vessels located in the UK that are detained or are unable to operate due to UK financial, trade or transport sanctions measures. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to critical-industry goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for intergovernmental cooperation in space programmes, A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation or energy sectors. |
Dual-use goods and technology
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 21 to 24 |
Considerations for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods or technology |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply or delivery of dual-use goods or technology for a military end-use or a military end-user if the goods or technology relate to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 9 August 2021 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods or technology if the goods or technology relate to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 5 July 2022 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the authorisation is requested before 30 August 2022. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods or technology if the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of the goods or technology is necessary for the maintenance and safety of dual-use goods or technology within the UK. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods or technology if necessary in relation to the repair of an aircraft which is not registered in Belarus, or owned or operated by a person connected with Belarus. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods or technology to enable anything to be done for the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health or safety, including the safety of existing infrastructure, or the environment. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods or technology for the delivery of humanitarian assistance activity. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods and technology for medical and pharmaceutical purposes, provided that this is for the benefit of the civilian population. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods and technology for use by the news media, provided that the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to determine that the dual-use goods and technology will be safely returned to the UK when no longer required and will not be hired, exchanged, sold or otherwise disposed of in Belarus. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods or technology where this is necessary for a software update for civilian use. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods and technology if the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods and technology is necessary for ensuring cyber security and information security for natural and legal persons, and bodies in Belarus, except for its government and undertakings directly or indirectly controlled by its government. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods and technology if the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods and technology is necessary for the commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair of civilian communications networks (other than those which are the property of an entity that is publicly controlled or with over 50% state ownership), including the provision of internet services. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods and technology if the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods and technology is necessary for maritime safety. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods and technology if the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods and technology is necessary for the official purposes of a diplomatic mission, consular post or international organisation enjoying immunities in the United Kingdom in accordance with international law. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods and technology if the dual-use goods and technology are intended for the exclusive use of entities owned, or solely or jointly controlled by, a legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under UK law. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods or technology if the goods or technology are intended for intergovernmental cooperation in space programmes. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation or energy sectors. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 25 to 27 |
Considerations for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to dual-use goods or technology |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology for a military end-use or military end-user if the goods or technology relate to the execution of contracts concluded before 9 August 2021 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 5 July 2022 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the authorisation is requested before 30 August 2022. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the maintenance and safety of dual-use goods and technology within the UK. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the delivery of humanitarian assistance activity. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for medical and pharmaceutical purposes, provided that this is for the benefit of the civilian population. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of dual-use goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary in relation to the repair of an aircraft which is not registered in Belarus, or owned or operated by a person connected with Belarus. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for software updates for civilian use. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are intended for the exclusive use of entities owned, or solely or jointly controlled by, a legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under UK law. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are required for the necessary prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety, including the safety of existing infrastructure, or the environment. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology for use by the news media, provided that the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to determine that the dual-use goods or technology will be safely returned to the UK when no longer required and will not be hired, exchanged, sold or otherwise disposed of in Belarus. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for ensuring cyber security and information security for natural and legal persons, and bodies in Belarus, except for its government and undertakings directly or indirectly controlled by its government. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair of civilian communications networks (other than those which are the property of an entity that is publicly controlled or with over 50% state ownership), including the provision of internet services. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for maritime safety. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the official purposes of a diplomatic mission, consular post or international organisation enjoying immunities in the United Kingdom in accordance with international law. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology where the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary to prevent degradation or allow safe storage of aircraft or vessels located in the UK that are detained or are unable to operate due to UK financial, trade or transport sanctions measures. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to dual-use goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for intergovernmental cooperation in space programmes. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation or energy sectors. |
Quantum computing and advanced materials goods and technology
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 21 to 24 |
Considerations for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods and technology |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the goods or technology relate to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 5 July 2022 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the authorisation is requested before 30 August 2022. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of the goods or technology is necessary for the maintenance and safety of quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology within the UK. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology to enable anything to be done for the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health or safety, including the safety of existing infrastructure, or the environment. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology for humanitarian purposes for the delivery of humanitarian assistance activity. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology for medical and pharmaceutical purposes, provided that this is for the benefit of the civilian population. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology for use by the news media, provided that the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to determine that the quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology will be safely returned to the UK when no longer required and will not be hired, exchanged, sold or otherwise disposed of in Belarus. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods and technology is necessary for ensuring cyber security and information security for natural and legal persons, and bodies in Belarus, except for its government and undertakings directly or indirectly controlled by its government. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods and technology is necessary for the commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair of civilian communications networks (other than those which are the property of an entity that is publicly controlled or with over 50% state ownership), including the provision of internet services. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods and technology is necessary for maritime safety. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the quantum computing and advanced materials goods and technology are necessary for the repair of an aircraft which is not registered in Belarus, or owned or operated by a person connected with Belarus. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology where this is necessary for a software update for civilian use. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of quantum computing and advanced materials goods and technology if the quantum computing and advanced materials goods and technology are intended for the exclusive use of entities owned, or solely or jointly controlled by, a legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under UK law. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 25 to 27 |
Considerations for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to quantum computing and advanced materials goods and technology |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 5 July 2022 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the authorisation is requested before 30 August 2022. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the maintenance and safety of quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology within the UK. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the delivery of humanitarian assistance activity. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for medical and pharmaceutical purposes, provided that this is for the benefit of the civilian population. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are required for the necessary prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety, including the safety of existing infrastructure, or the environment. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology for use by the news media, provided that the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to determine that the quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology will be safely returned to the UK when no longer required and will not be hired, exchanged, sold or otherwise disposed of in Belarus. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for ensuring cyber security and information security for natural and legal persons, and bodies in Belarus, except for its government and undertakings directly or indirectly controlled by its government. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair of civilian communications networks (other than those which are the property of an entity that is publicly controlled or with over 50% state ownership), including the provision of internet services. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for maritime safety. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the repair of an aircraft which is not registered in Belarus, or owned or operated by a person connected with Belarus. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are intended for the exclusive use of entities owned, or solely or jointly controlled by, a legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under UK law. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation, space or energy sectors. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for software updates for civilian use. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to quantum computing and advanced materials goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for intergovernmental cooperation in space programmes, provided that this is for non-military use and for a non-military end user. A licence may not be granted where the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods or technology may be intended for the Belarusian military, aviation or energy sectors. |
Oil refining goods and technology
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 21 to 24 |
Considerations for the export, making available, transfer, supply or delivery of oil refining goods and technology |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of oil refining goods or technology if the goods or technology relate to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 5 July 2022 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the authorisation is requested before 16 August 2022. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of oil refining goods or technology to enable anything to be done for the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety, including the safety of existing infrastructure, or the environment. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 25 to 27 |
Considerations for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to oil refining goods and technology |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to oil refining goods or technology if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds are necessary for the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 5 July 2022 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the authorisation is requested before 16 August 2022. |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds related to oil refining goods or technology to enable anything to be done for the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety, including the safety of existing infrastructure, or the environment. |
Luxury goods
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulations 21 to 23 |
Considerations for the export, making available, supply or delivery of luxury goods |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of luxury goods if the items are necessary for the official purposes of a diplomatic mission, consular post or international organisation enjoying immunities in the United Kingdom in accordance with international law. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of luxury goods for the delivery of humanitarian assistance activity. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of luxury goods to enable anything to be done for the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety, including the safety of existing infrastructure, or the environment. |
| A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply or delivery of borrowed cultural artefacts, loaned objects or artworks subject to temporary export licences, e.g. loaned artwork. |
A licence may be granted for the export, making available, transfer, supply, or delivery of luxury goods where:
- the luxury goods are vessels, aircraft, or vehicles and their component parts
- the vessel, aircraft or vehicle is moving from the UK to Belarus, from a third country to Belarus, or to the United Kingdom or a third country from Belarus, or transiting Belarus
- in the case of an aircraft, it is carrying goods or passengers when removed or is removed in order to undertake a journey carrying goods or passengers
- the vessel, aircraft or vehicle is moving under its own power, and
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| the movement of the vessel, aircraft or vehicle is not for the purpose of a transfer of ownership of the vessel, aircraft or vehicle (or any of its component parts), or a change of the operator of the vessel, aircraft or vehicle |
Technical assistance to designated persons in relation to an aircraft or ship
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulation 27N |
Considerations for the provision of technical assistance to or for the benefit of specific designated persons, in relation to an aircraft or ship |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance to or for the benefit of a designated person where the technical assistance is necessary to prevent degradation or allow safe storage of aircraft or ships located in the UK that are detained or are unable to operate due to UK financial, trade or transport sanctions measures. |
Iron and steel products
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulation 27I to 27K |
Considerations for the import, acquisition, supply and delivery, directly or indirectly, of certain iron and steel products |
| A licence may be granted for the import of iron and steel products, and the acquisition and supply and delivery, directly or indirectly, of iron and steel products if it relates to the execution of obligations arising from contracts, concluded before 05 July 2022. |
| Prohibitions |
Type of consideration |
| Regulation 27IL to 27KM |
Considerations for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to iron and steel products |
| A licence may be granted for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financial services or funds relating to iron and steel products if it relates to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 05 July 2022. |
Footnote 1: The amount of hydrazine that can be exported for each individual launch or satellite shall not exceed a total quantity of 800 kg. The amount of any export of monomethyl hydrazine shall be calculated in accordance with the launch or launches or the satellites for which it is made.
Footnote 2: The amount of any export of hydrazine shall be calculated in accordance with the launch or launches or the satellites for which it is made and shall not exceed a total quantity of 800 kg for each individual launch or satellite. The amount of any export of monomethyl hydrazine shall be calculated in accordance with the launch or launches or the satellites for which it is made.
Footnote 3: All references in this table to ‘The Government of Belarus’ include its public bodies, corporations or agencies, or any person or entity acting on its behalf or at its direction.