Trump’s June 2025 Travel Ban: What You Need to Know
On June 4, 2025, President Trump signed a new Presidential Proclamation restricting the entry of foreign nationals from certain countries. This action is part of the administration’s stated effort to protect the U.S. from foreign terrorists and national security threats. The measure mirrors previous travel bans imposed during President Trump’s first term, citing concerns over deficient identity management, lack of information-sharing, high visa overstay rates, and terrorism-related risks.
Who Is Affected?
The proclamation imposes full or partial bans on nationals from 19 countries, split into two categories:
Full Entry Ban (Immigrants + Nonimmigrants)
The U.S. will suspend entry of both immigrant and nonimmigrant nationals from the following countries:
- Afghanistan
- Burma (Myanmar)
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Iran
- Libya
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Yemen
These countries were identified due to issues such as lack of proper screening procedures, refusal to accept deportees, terrorist activity, and excessive visa overstays.
Partial Entry Ban (Immigrants + Specific Nonimmigrants)
Nationals of the following countries are banned from entering the U.S. as immigrants and certain nonimmigrant visa categories (B, F, M, and J visas):
- Burundi
- Cuba
- Laos
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- Turkmenistan
- Venezuela
In addition, these nationals may be issued shorter-validity visas for other visa categories.
Who Is Not Affected?
There are exceptions to the ban, including:
- Lawful permanent residents (green card holders)
- Dual nationals traveling on a non-restricted passport
- Diplomats and official NATO/G visas
- Immediate family immigrants (with verified identity)
- Special Immigrant Visa holders (e.g., Afghans who worked with U.S. forces)
- Refugees and asylum seekers (existing protections remain)
Additionally, case-by-case waivers may be granted in the U.S. national interest.
When Does It Take Effect?
This proclamation is effective as of June 9, 2025, at 12:01 AM EDT.
Updates
In line with the President’s proclamation restricting entry for the above nationals, on June 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) issued a notice announcing the suspension of visa issuance to those foreign nationals as outlined in the proclamation. The DOS statement can be accessed HERE.