President Donald Trump signed a proclamation effective June 9, 2025, banning nationals from 12 countries from entering the United States

 

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation effective June 9, 2025, banning nationals from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing national security concerns related to terrorism and other threats.

Full Travel Ban Countries: - Afghanistan - Myanmar - Chad - Republic of the Congo - Equatorial Guinea - Eritrea - Haiti - Iran - Libya - Somalia - Sudan - Yemen

Partial Travel Ban Countries: These countries face restrictions on certain types of visas, including immigrant and temporary visas such as B-1, B-2, F, M, and J visas: - Burundi - Cuba - Laos - Sierra Leone - Togo - Turkmenistan - Venezuela Exceptions include lawful U.S. residents, diplomats, dual nationals, and those traveling for major sporting events, adoptions, or specific visa categories like Afghan Special Immigrant Visas and visas for persecuted minorities in Iran. The ban applies to individuals outside the U.S. without valid visas on June 9, and visas issued before that date remain valid. The move is part of Trump’s ongoing efforts to tighten immigration and enhance national security.

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