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The Donald Trump administration is weighing new travel restrictions on citizens from multiple countries, according to an internal government memo accessed by Reuters.
A senior US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the list of affected countries remains tentative and is subject to change. The proposal awaits final approval from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Three-Tiered Travel Restrictions Proposed
The memo categorizes the potential restrictions into three levels:
- Full visa suspension – Complete travel ban for citizens of certain countries.
- Partial visa suspension – Restrictions affecting tourist, student, and select other visa categories.
- Conditional restrictions – Countries that may face travel limitations unless they address specific US security concerns.
Countries Facing a Full Visa Suspension
- Afghanistan
- Cuba
- Iran
- Libya
- North Korea
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Countries with Partial Visa Suspensions
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Laos
- Myanmar
- South Sudan
Nations at Risk of Partial Suspension if Issues Persist
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Burkina Faso
- Cabo Verde
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Dominica
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gambia
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Mauritania
- Pakistan
- Republic of the Congo
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Sierra Leone
- East Timor
- Turkmenistan
- Vanuatu
Trump’s History with Travel Bans
During his first presidency, Donald Trump enforced a controversial travel ban on seven Muslim-majority nations, which was upheld by the US Supreme Court. However, after assuming office, President Joe Biden reversed the policy, calling it a stain on America's global image.
Now, as Trump seeks a return to the White House, he has signed an executive order on January 20 mandating stricter security screening for foreign nationals. This directive aims to identify potential threats to national security before they enter the US.
What’s Next?
The proposed travel ban is still under review, and the final decision will depend on further deliberations. If enacted, it could have significant diplomatic and economic implications, especially for affected countries with strong ties to the United States.
