> ## Documentation Index
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# Screen Country

> Check a country or region's sanctions designations

Checks country and region sanction designations (OFAC-curated today) and returns one match per designation program.

<ParamField path="country" type="string" required>
  The country or region, by name or ISO code.
</ParamField>

<ParamField query="lists" type="string">
  Comma-separated [list slugs](/api/screen/lists) to narrow the scope (default: all enabled lists; unknown slugs return `400`).
</ParamField>

Returns the shared [screening envelope](/api/screen), with one entry in `matches` per sanctions program covering the country.