President Donald Trump has issued a renewed set of travel restrictions that will bar or limit entry to the United States from a group of foreign nations beginning Monday. The directive, signed on June 4, 2025, revives an approach his administration previously adopted, citing ongoing concerns related to vetting and security cooperation.
According to the proclamation, full entry suspensions will apply to travelers from various African, Middle Eastern, and Asian nations. In each case, federal officials say the listed governments either fail to provide adequate security information, have limited capabilities in issuing reliable documentation, or have demonstrated patterns of non-cooperation when it comes to accepting repatriated citizens.
Seven other countries, primarily in Africa and South America, will face narrower restrictions. These measures target travelers who are not permanent U.S. residents and who lack specific documentation. The administration described these nations as exhibiting less severe issues but still falling short of expectations for document verification, overstay prevention, or coordination with deportation efforts.
Trump’s address accompanying the proclamation pointed to a recent violent incident in Colorado involving an Egyptian national as an example of the risks posed by overstaying visas. Although Egypt was not included in the restrictions, the event was used to emphasize a need for tighter controls.
The administration’s review reportedly focused on government reliability, passport issuance standards, visa compliance, and responsiveness to U.S. immigration enforcement. Department of Homeland Security data was cited as supporting evidence, especially in regard to non-immigrant visa overstays.
Exemptions to the restrictions will apply in select cases. Lawful permanent residents, travelers involved in major international events, and family members of U.S. citizens may still be permitted entry under the new rules. The order specifies that family ties must be supported by verifiable documentation, such as genetic evidence or legally issued identification.
Some nations previously included in past restrictions reappear in this latest directive. Others are new additions, included due to revised intelligence assessments or updated enforcement reports.
Critics argue that the measure unfairly impacts citizens from developing regions and refugees fleeing conflict. Organizations focused on human rights and migration advocacy have said the policy will affect those seeking protection and family reunification. In response, Trump administration officials have maintained that the goal is not to target any particular group, but to raise baseline requirements for cooperation and information sharing.
The move marks a return to one of Trump’s early-term strategies that was initially contested in court. After various legal revisions, a version of the first travel order was upheld by the Supreme Court. The new proclamation avoids abrupt implementation, giving affected individuals and airlines time to adjust before enforcement begins.
As the start date approaches, embassies and legal aid groups are expected to see a rise in inquiries from concerned travelers. Meanwhile, countries named in the proclamation may face pressure to update internal protocols if they hope to regain broader access to U.S. entry in the future.
Countries facing full travel suspensions:
Afghanistan, Chad, Congo (Republic of the), Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen
Countries subject to partial restrictions:
Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela
Countries with a Full Travel Ban = Orange
Countries with Other (Partial) Restrictions = Light Blue
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