Travelers from certain countries will now face difficulties when trying to enter the U.S. following new immigration measures introduced by the 78-year-old leader.
The affected countries are divided into three categories: those facing a complete travel ban, those with strict visa restrictions, and those given 60 days to meet U.S. security requirements.
Countries Facing a Total Travel Ban:
- Afghanistan
- Bhutan
- Cuba
- Iran
- Libya
- North Korea
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Countries with Strict Visa Restrictions:
- Belarus
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Pakistan
- Russia
- Sierra Leone
- South Sudan
- Turkmenistan
Countries Given 60 Days to Address U.S. 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
These restrictions come after an executive order signed on January 20, titled “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats.”
The order requires key officials to submit a report within 60 days
that identifies countries with inadequate security measures. The report will also include data on travelers from these nations who have entered the U.S. since January 20, 2021.
As a result, the 22 countries given a deadline must provide detailed information about their travelers by March 21 or face additional restrictions.