Originally Posted: 3/10/2025 | Last Updated: 6/17/2025 

Effective June 9, 2025, nationals of 12 countries are fully banned from entry into the U.S. with 7 other countries facing a partial ban based on a Presidential Proclamation signed June 4, 2025. As of June 15, 2025, the Trump Administration has reportedly identified 36 additional countries that may be recommended for full or partial restriction if certain requirements aren’t met within the next 60 days (see details below). 

With some exceptions (described below), this applies to foreign nationals who:  

• Are outside the United States on the applicable effective date of this proclamation; 
• Do not have a valid visa as of June 9, 2025; and 
• Are nationals of one of the listed countries (listed below).

Immigrant and nonimmigrant visas issued prior to June 9, 2025 will not be revoked pursuant to this proclamation, indicating that nationals of the designated countries listed below may still enter the U.S., so long as they hold a valid visa. Other exemptions may also apply, as described below. 

Nationals of the following countries are fully restricted from entry into the U.S. if they do not hold a valid visa and do not qualify under an exemption described below:

1. Afghanistan 
2. Myanmar (referred to in the proclamation as Burma) 
3. Chad 
4. Republic of the Congo 
5. Equatorial Guinea 
6. Eritrea 
7. Haiti 
8. Iran 
9. Libya 
10. Somalia 
11. Sudan 
12. Yemen 

Nationals of the following countries are partially restricted from entry into the U.S. if they do not hold a valid visa and do not qualify under an exemption described below:

1. Burundi 
2. Cuba 
3. Laos 
4. Sierra Leone 
5. Togo 
6. Turkmenistan 
7. Venezuela 

The partial travel ban applicable to the 7 countries listed above restricts entry into the U.S. in the following visa categories: B-1, B-2, F, M, and J. In addition, consular officers are to reduce the validity of any other nonimmigrant visa issued to nationals of above countries to the extent permitted by law. 

Categorical Exemptions: This proclamation does NOT apply to the following: 

• Any lawful permanent resident of the United States;
• Any dual national of a designated country that is traveling on a passport issued by a non-restricted country;
• Foreign nationals with a valid visa in the following classifications: A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, NATO-1, NATO‑2, NATO-3, NATO-4, NATO-5, or NATO-6;
• Any athlete or member of an athletic team, including coaches, persons performing a necessary support role, and immediate relatives, traveling for the World Cup, Olympics, or other major sporting event as determined by the Secretary of State;
• Immediate family immigrant visas (IR-1/CR-1, IR-2/CR-2, IR-5) with clear and convincing evidence of identity and family relationship (e.g., DNA);
• Adoptions (IR-3, IR-4, IH-3, IH-4);
• Afghan Special Immigrant Visas;
• Special Immigrant Visas for United States Government employees;
• Immigrant visas for ethnic and religious minorities facing persecution in Iran;
• Individuals who have been granted asylum by the U.S.;
• Refugees who have already been admitted to the U.S.; and
• Individuals who have been granted withholding of removal or protection under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment of Punishment (CAT).

National Interest Exceptions: The Proclamation contains a limited national interest exception under the authority of either the Attorney General or Secretary of State, noting:  

“Exceptions…may be made for certain individuals for whom the Attorney General finds, in her discretion, that the travel by the individual would advance a critical United States national interest involving the Department of Justice, including when individuals must be present to participate in criminal proceedings as witnesses. These exceptions shall be made only by the Attorney General, or her designee, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security. Exceptions…may be made case-by-case for individuals for whom the Secretary of State finds, in his discretion, that the travel by the individual would serve a United States national interest.  These exceptions shall be made by only the Secretary of State or his designee, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security or her designee.” 

It is unclear at this point what type of travel may qualify for an exemption based on national interests or how those determinations will be made.  

Possible Expansion of Countries Subject to Travel Ban: As reported by Reuters on June 15, 2025, the Trump Administration has identified 36 additional countries that may soon be subject to travel restrictions, citing a lack of cooperation by some governments and “questionable security” of others. These countries may be recommended for full or partial suspension of entry if they do not meet established benchmarks and requirements within 60 days. An update is thus expected by mid-August. 

Countries under review include: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cote D’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, South Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. 

As indicated above, this policy is subject to review and alteration. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this page with any new information as we know more. Also keep an eye on our Trending Topics page for updates on other issues impacting travel, noting other potential risks depending on visa classification, nationality, and other circumstances.