“The 43 Countries President Donald Trump Aims to Ban from Traveling to the US in the Next 60 Days”
President Trump’s New Immigration Crackdown: 43 Countries Facing Travel Restrictions to the US
Traveling to the United States could soon become much harder for nationals from 43 countries, as President Donald Trump enacts a series of sweeping changes aimed at curbing immigration and increasing national security. Under his new policy, citizens from these nations will face significant challenges when attempting to enter the US.
The countries are divided into three categories:
- Full Travel Ban: No entry allowed
- Visa Restrictions: Limited or severely restricted entry
- 60-Day Ultimatum: Countries given two months to address security concerns or face further action
According to a draft report from The New York Times, the list includes:
Countries with a Full Travel Ban:
- Afghanistan
- Bhutan
- Cuba
- Iran
- Libya
- North Korea
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Countries with Sharp Visa Restrictions:
- Belarus
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Pakistan
- Russia
- Sierra Leone
- South Sudan
- Turkmenistan
Countries with a 60-Day Deadline to Address Concerns:
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Chad
- Republic of Congo
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Dominica
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gambia
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Vanuatu
- Zimbabwe
This decision follows the signing of an executive order on January 20, titled ‘Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats’. According to the order, the US government has 60 days to assess the security measures of these nations.
The executive order mandates that the Secretary of State, Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Director of National Intelligence collaborate to identify countries with inadequate vetting processes. They must also provide data on nationals from these countries who have entered the US since January 20, 2021.
Countries that fall under the 60-day deadline must submit information by March 21 regarding travelers currently seeking entry to the US or those already residing in the country.
This unprecedented crackdown is part of President Trump’s continued efforts to tighten US borders and protect national security.