If governments fail to address deficiencies within 60 days, Trump intends to impose a travel ban on visitors from 43 countries to the US.
The U.S may ban travelers from 43 nations
President Donald Trump is considering a sweeping travel ban that could affect residents of 43 countries.
The move aims to tighten immigration policies and enhance national security.
Additionally, Tourists and travelers may face restrictions when entering the United States.
Three categories of travel restrictions
The affected countries fall into three categories.
Some face a complete travel ban, others will have strict visa restrictions, and some have 60 days to address concerns raised by the U.S. government.
Countries facing a complete 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 with 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
Executive order on national security
Trump signed an executive order on January 20 titled “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats.”
The order mandates that within 60 days, the Secretary of State, Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Director of National Intelligence must submit a report to the President. This report must:
1. Identify countries with insufficient vetting and screening measures.
2. List the number of nationals from these countries who have entered the U.S. since January 20, 2021.
3. Provide relevant details on their activities.
What happen next?
The 22 nations given a 60-day deadline must now comply with U.S. security requests. If they fail to meet the requirements, they may face further restrictions.
The travel ban list was drafted several weeks ago, and changes are possible before it reaches the White House.
While, the final decision could impact millions of travelers worldwide.
Trump’s proposed travel restrictions are part of his broader immigration policies.
If implemented, they could significantly affect international travel. Many countries are now racing against time to comply with U.S. demands to avoid a complete travel ban.