List of Countries Facing New US Travel Restrictions Imposed by Trump
The 78-year-old U.S. leader has recently unveiled a sweeping set of immigration policies designed to enhance national security, which could significantly affect travelers from numerous countries. These new measures divide countries into three main categories: full travel bans, strict visa limitations, and a 60-day deadline to comply with U.S. security protocols.
Countries Facing a Full Travel Ban
Nationals from the following countries will be entirely barred from entering the U.S., with rare exceptions:
- Afghanistan
- Bhutan
- Cuba
- Iran
- Libya
- North Korea
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Countries with Tighter Visa Restrictions
Travelers from these countries will face severe visa scrutiny, with applications subjected to enhanced vetting procedures:
- Belarus
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Pakistan
- Russia
- Sierra Leone
- South Sudan
- Turkmenistan
Countries Given 60 Days to Improve Security Compliance
These nations have been given a 60-day window to meet U.S. demands for better traveler data sharing and security cooperation. Failure to comply may result in additional restrictions:
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Dominica
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gambia
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Vanuatu
- Zimbabwe
These changes stem from an executive order signed on January 20, titled “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats.” The order mandates the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security to compile a comprehensive report identifying countries with insufficient screening and security protocols. This report will also document individuals from these nations who have entered the U.S. since January 20, 2021.
All 22 countries in the 60-day category must submit thorough traveler information by March 21 or risk facing escalated restrictions. The directive marks a significant tightening of U.S. immigration policy, emphasizing the administration’s focus on border safety and national security.