On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation implementing travel restrictions impacting nationals of 19 countries scheduled to take effect Monday, June 9, 2025 at 12:01 am EDT.
Under this policy, nationals from the following 12 countries are fully restricted from entry into the United States: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. In addition, nationals from the following 7 countries will be restricted from entering the U.S. on B-1, B-2, F, M, and J visas: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
The Proclamation includes exceptions for lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, certain visa categories, and individuals whose entry serves U.S. national interests, among others.
Highlights:
- These restrictions only apply to individuals who are outside the United States when the proclamation takes effect.
- Immigrant and nonimmigrant visas issued to nationals of designated countries prior to June 9, 2025 will not be revoked pursuant to this proclamation and may still be used for entry into the U.S. even after these restrictions take effect.
- Restrictions do not apply to dual nationals of a designated country if traveling on a passport issued by a non-restricted country.
More information on applicable travel restrictions and exemptions under this proclamation is available here: Travel Ban Impacting 19 Countries.
This is an evolving situation subject to review and alteration. Nationals of designated countries must make personal decisions on international travel based on their individual comfort level and other potential risks on a case-by-case basis.
We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as we know more. Keep an eye on our Trending Topics page for updates on this issue and other recent developments impacting visa processing and travel for certain visa classifications, nationalities, and other circumstances subject to heightened scrutiny at this time.
