A sweeping new travel ban announced by President Donald Trump is set to take effect on June, 2025, barring entry to the United States for citizens of twelve countries. The move marks a return to one of Trump’s most controversial policies, with the administration citing security risks, high visa overstay rates, and lack of cooperation on traveler vetting as key reasons for the restrictions.
The twelve countries facing a full suspension of entry are:.
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Afghanistan.
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Myanmar (Burma).
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Chad.
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Republic of the Congo.
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Equatorial Guinea.
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Eritrea.
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Haiti.
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Iran.
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Libya.
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Somalia.
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Sudan.
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Yemen.
In addition, citizens from seven other countries—Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela—will face partial restrictions, limiting their ability to obtain certain types of U.S. visas.
The White House states that exceptions will be made for lawful permanent residents, current visa holders, and specific cases deemed in the U.S. national interest However, the ban will prevent most family members of refugees and asylees from reuniting in the U.S., and there is no waiver for urgent humanitarian circumstances.
This new policy arrives just as the world prepares for major international events like the World Cup, raising questions about its impact on global travel and international relations. The administration has indicated that more countries could be added to the list as global threats emerge.
