Embargoed and Sanctioned Countries

Activities involving countries subject to federal sanctions may require licenses from federal agencies.

CUBA: Work with and in Cuba may require an OFAC license and travelers should work with Export Control for appropriate documentation to transport cell phones, laptops, and other items.

RUSSIA: On February 24, the U.S. government imposed severe financial and export control restrictions on Russia and entities supporting the Russian government. These restrictions are likely to change and may affect current or future University collaborations, agreements, research projects. Please contact export@arizona.edu for guidance if you currently have or anticipate any activities with ties to Russia, including (but not limited to): (1) Collaborating on research or other projects; (2) Shipments;  (3) Financial transactions; and (4) Technology exchanges.

Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions & Regulations

IRAN: Iran is subject to extensive sanctions. There is now a presumption of denial for all licensing requests related to Iran unless there are exceptional and urgent circumstances, such as a risk to life, limb, or environmental safety. 

NORTH KOREA: The University does not support any activities with or in North Korea.

International Travel

For information on travel to sanctioned countries, please see the International Travel website.

Online Courses

There are OFAC restrictions related to taking online courses abroad. Licenses to provide a service to sanctioned countries are required under some circumstances. There may also be licensing requirements for software and other items. There is a presumption of denial for a license to take online classes in Iran.