List of Countries Facing New US Travel Restrictions Imposed by Trump
The 78-year-old U.S. leader has recently introduced a set of immigration policies aimed at strengthening national security. These changes could impact travelers from various countries, categorizing them into three main groups: full travel bans, strict visa restrictions, and a 60-day compliance deadline with U.S. security protocols.
Countries Facing Full Travel Bans Nationals from these countries will be completely barred from entering the U.S., except for rare exceptions:
- Afghanistan
- Bhutan
- Cuba
- Iran
- Libya
- North Korea
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Countries with Stricter Visa Requirements Travelers from the following countries will face enhanced visa scrutiny, with applications subject to more rigorous vetting processes:
- Belarus
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Pakistan
- Russia
- Sierra Leone
- South Sudan
- Turkmenistan
Countries Given 60 Days to Meet Security Standards These nations have 60 days to improve their traveler data-sharing and security measures. Failure to meet U.S. standards may result in further 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, called “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats.” This order requires the Secretary of State and Secretary of Homeland Security to identify countries with inadequate screening protocols and track individuals from these countries who have entered the U.S. since January 20, 2021. Countries in the 60-day compliance category must submit detailed traveler information by March 21, or they risk facing further restrictions. This initiative is part of the administration’s broader effort to enhance border safety and national security.
