# UK Sanctions List Scraper - FCDO Designations (`thirdwatch/uk-sanctions-list-scraper`) Actor

Search and export the official UK Sanctions List with names, aliases, regimes, designation type, imposed measures, dates, reasons, addresses, and identifiers. Built for research, diligence, and market intelligence. No login, cookies, or API keys — clean JSON output and pay-per-result pricing.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/thirdwatch/uk-sanctions-list-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Thirdwatch](https://apify.com/thirdwatch) (community)
- **Categories:** Business, Education
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
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## Pricing

from $2.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

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You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## UK Sanctions List Scraper

Search and export the authoritative UK Sanctions List published by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. The Actor streams the official XML, keeping memory and compute low even as the list grows.

### What you get

- Primary names, aliases, non-Latin names, and stable UK/UN identifiers
- Individuals, entities, and ships across UK sanctions regimes
- Measures, designation dates, update dates, reasons, and public addresses
- Exact regime filters plus partial name and identifier search

### Output fields

Records include `uniqueId`, `ofsiGroupId`, `unReferenceNumber`, `name`, `aliases`, `nonLatinNames`, `designationType`, `regime`, `designationSource`, `sanctionsImposed`, `sanctionIndicators`, `dateDesignated`, `lastUpdated`, `addresses`, `otherInformation`, `ukStatementOfReasons`, `source`, and `sourceUrl`.

### Example output

```json
{"uniqueId":"AFG0001","unReferenceNumber":"TAe.010","name":"Example Money Exchange","designationType":"Entity","regime":"The Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020","sanctionsImposed":"Asset freeze","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list"}
```

### Input parameters

| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| `queries` | Optional partial names, aliases, Unique IDs, or UN references. |
| `regimes` | Optional exact UK sanctions regime names. |
| `designationType` | Select `all`, `Individual`, `Entity`, or `Ship`. |
| `maxResults` | Maximum official designations saved and charged. |

### Use cases

Sanctions research, vendor and counterparty review, maritime screening preparation, regime monitoring, watchlist change analysis, and auditable compliance datasets.

### Limitations

The Actor does not perform fuzzy identity resolution, determine whether two people are the same, or provide legal advice. A name match alone is not a sanctions match. The UK government controls the official data, definitions, and update timing.

### Compared to alternatives

This Actor streams the authoritative FCDO XML and starts materially below high-priced sanctions connectors. Try the [UK Sanctions List Scraper](https://apify.com/thirdwatch/uk-sanctions-list-scraper), browse [all Thirdwatch Actors](https://apify.com/thirdwatch), or read the [Thirdwatch UK sanctions guide](https://thirdwatch.dev/actors/uk-sanctions-list-scraper).

### FAQ

**Is this the retired OFSI consolidated list?** No. It uses the current UK Sanctions List, which is the authoritative designation source in 2026.

**Can I reject a person from a name-only match?** No. Review identifiers, aliases, context, and the official source with qualified personnel.

Open the [input form](https://apify.com/thirdwatch/uk-sanctions-list-scraper?tab=input) or review [recent runs](https://apify.com/thirdwatch/uk-sanctions-list-scraper?tab=runs).

High-stakes decisions require current official-source verification and human review. This independent Actor is not affiliated with or endorsed by the UK government.

Last verified: 2026-07

# Actor input Schema

## `queries` (type: `array`):

Optional partial names, aliases, Unique IDs, or UN reference numbers.

## `regimes` (type: `array`):

Optional exact UK sanctions regime names.

## `designationType` (type: `string`):

Filter individuals, entities, or ships.

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Maximum official designations saved and charged.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "queries": [],
  "regimes": [],
  "designationType": "all",
  "maxResults": 10
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("thirdwatch/uk-sanctions-list-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("thirdwatch/uk-sanctions-list-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call thirdwatch/uk-sanctions-list-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,thirdwatch/uk-sanctions-list-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/d7TL3MX53XcYS8tea/builds/Fxvif16GQXF5rlMyb/openapi.json