U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing the need to protect against terrorism and other security threats.
The ban, which takes effect June 9, 2025, targets countries the Trump administration claims have ties to terrorist activity or fail to meet U.S. security and vetting standards.
The countries facing a full travel ban are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. In addition, travelers from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela will face partial restrictions. These may include limits on certain visa types or heightened screening measures.
“We will not allow people to enter our country who wish to do us harm,” Trump said in a video statement posted on X, formerly Twitter. He emphasized that the list is subject to change, depending on national security evaluations. Visas issued before the June 9 enforcement date will remain valid, according to the order.
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