U.S. Announces Full Travel Ban on 12 Countries

Last updated: Jun 5, 2025

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The United States has announced new full travel restrictions affecting nationals from 12 countries and partial restrictions affecting nationals of 7 countries, effective June 9, 2025. 

Wego learns from the official announcement that these measures are part of broader efforts to address national security concerns and will remain in effect until further notice.

Countries with Full Entry Ban:

  • Afghanistan

  • Myanmar

  • Chad

  • Republic of the Congo

  • Equatorial Guinea

  • Eritrea

  • Haiti

  • Iran

  • Libya

  • Somalia

  • Sudan

  • Yemen

Countries with Partial Restrictions:

  • Burundi

  • Cuba

  • Laos

  • Sierra Leone

  • Togo

  • Turkmenistan

  • Venezuela

The proclamation exempts lawful permanent residents, current visa holders, athletes participating in major international sporting events such as the Olympics and World Cup, and individuals whose entry is deemed in the national interest.

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