Who’s Affected by the US’s Latest Travel Ban?

Charlie USA 5 June 2025 | | 0

US President Donald Trump has signed a new presidential proclamation banning or restricting travel from 19 countries.

Citizens from 12 countries are completely banned from entering the United States, while people from 7 other countries face partial restrictions.

This is part of Trump’s broader immigration crackdown, which he promised during his election campaign.

The travel ban blocks or limits people from specific countries from getting US visas. Trump says it is meant to “protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors.”

The travel ban will go into effect on June 9 at 12:01 a.m. EDT

Who Is Fully Banned from Entering the US?

Citizens of the following 12 countries are completely banned from entering the US:

Afghanistan
Myanmar
Chad
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Haiti
Iran
Libya
Somalia
Sudan
Yemen

Which Countries Face Partial Restrictions?

The following 7 countries face limited travel restrictions:

Burundi
Cuba
Laos
Sierra Leone
Togo
Turkmenistan
Venezuela

Individuals from these countries may no longer be eligible for immigrant (permanent) or most temporary (non-immigrant) visas, such as those for tourism, study, or work; however, some exceptions apply.

How Does the Ban Work?

Citizens from the 12 fully banned countries can’t get immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
Citizens from the 7 partially banned countries may still get certain temporary visas, but not immigrant visas or common non-immigrant visas like B-1/B-2 (tourist/business), F (student), M (vocational), or J (exchange visitor).

This ban applies only to people outside the US who do not already have a valid visa as of the date the ban was announced.

Who Is Not Affected by the Ban?

The restrictions do not apply to:

U.S. green card holders
People who already have valid visas
Diplomats traveling on special visa categories
Dual nationals using a passport from a non-banned country
Athletes and staff participating in major sporting events (e.g., the Olympics)
Immediate family immigrants with verified relationships
Adoptees
Afghan special immigrant visa holders
U.S. government special immigrant visa holders
Religious and ethnic minorities facing persecution in Iran

If your country isn’t on the banned list and you need a visa to the US, you can still apply for a US visa and explore everything the US has to offer. Contact IaM to get started!

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Charlie

Travel and Immigration Writer and Client Relationship Manager at IaM (Immigration and Migration)

Charlie is IaM’s resident Travel & Immigration Writer and Client Relationship Manager. They craft clear, engaging guides that demystify complex visa and migration rules - and then personally supports each client through every step of their journey.

Over the past 6+ years, with IaM, and working in the travel and immigration sector, Charlie has authored 200+ in-depth guides on Schengen, UK visas & other destinations they have relocated 1,000+ families safely through the system. A Clockwork Practitioner, Charlie also works hard to streamline operations and adheres to the mantra "Task Clients Well".

When they’re not translating policy into plain English, you’ll find them scouting new destinations, collecting local stories, and mastering a new language to better serve our global community.