The President of the United States Donald Trump has banned citizens from 12 countries. entering the US Under a new Proclamation, signed Wednesday, June 4.
The ban on travel will include Afghanistan, Chad (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Equatorial Guinea (Eritrea), Haiti, Iran, Libya Myanmar, Somalia Sudan and Yemen.
A further seven countries—Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela—are subject to partial bans.
Trump says that the list will be revised regularly. He said countries may be removed from the list if they make “material improvements.” Others could be added to the list if new threats are discovered around the globe.
The order was announced White House official social media channels. “We cannot allow open migration to any country that we can’t safely and reliably screen and vet,” said President Trump. “That is the reason today I sign a new Executive Order placing travel restriction on countries such as Yemen, Somalia Haiti, Libya and many others.”
The new travel restrictions According to the White House, they will go into effect at 12:01 am on June 9.
Why now?
The White House claims the ban was put into place to protect Americans against “dangerous” foreign actors. Trump cited a recent terrorist attack. attack in Colorado The march was held in support of Israeli Hostages. It highlighted the dangers posed by foreign nationals that had not been “properly vetted.”
The attacker who injured 12 victims is from EgyptA country not included on the list.
This isn’t the first time Trump announced a ban on travel. In 2017, during his first term, he announced a travel ban. a similar order restricting travel From specific nations.
Which countries are affected and by what?
Trump’s new order bans nationals of 12 countries from entering the US:
- Afghanistan
- Myanmar
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Iran
- Libya
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Yemen
Citizens of seven countries are subject to partial travel bans:
- Burundi
- Cuba
- Laos
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- Turkmenistan
- Venezuela
Do you have any exceptions?
In certain cases, citizens of countries that are on the ban list may be allowed to enter the US. In the following situations, the ban does not apply:
- Who have dual citizenship With another country that is not on the list of countries affected by the travel ban
- Afghan nationals who have Special Immigrant Visa
- Legal permanent residents of the US
- Who are the holders of “immigrant visas” for minorities that face persecution in Iran?
- The 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics are major sporting events that athletes will be traveling to.
This article was first published on Condé Nast Traveller UK. This is an evolving news story that will be updated as new information becomes available.
