Trump enforces a travel ban and restrictions for 19 countries in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced new travel bans and restrictions affecting 19 countries, citing security and immigration issues as the primary justifications for this decision.

The Trump administration indicated that this action was driven by what it characterized as inadequate traveler vetting processes in certain nations, the existence of terrorist organizations within their territories, and insufficient cooperation in accepting deported individuals. Additionally, some countries were noted for having a significant number of citizens who overstayed their U.S. visas.

12 Countries Fully Prohibited from U.S. Entry

Among the 12 nations completely barred from entering the United States are various African countries, which include:

1. Chad
2. Equatorial Guinea
3. Eritrea
4. Libya
5. Republic of the Congo
6. Somalia
7. Sudan

The full ban also impacts:

1. Afghanistan
2. Haiti
3. Iran
4. Myanmar
5. Yemen

7 Countries Subject to Travel Limitations

In addition to the outright bans, seven countries have been subjected to stringent travel restrictions, which limit or postpone visa processing:

1. Burundi
2. Sierra Leone
3. Togo

Other nations facing restrictions include:

1. Cuba
2. Laos
3. Turkmenistan
4. Venezuela