President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation barring citizens from 12 countries including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, and Sudan from entering the United States, citing national security risks.
The full travel ban takes effect on June 9, 2025.
Partial restrictions have also been placed on travelers from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Trump said the measure is aimed at blocking individuals from countries that cannot be safely and reliably vetted. “We cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen,” he stated in a video message on X
According to the White House, the listed countries were flagged for harboring terrorist networks, poor cooperation on security measures, and inadequate identity verification systems.
High visa overstay rates and weak criminal record-keeping also contributed to the decision.
Exemptions include athletes attending major sports events and certain dual nationals or Afghan citizens.
This marks a significant escalation of Trump’s immigration crackdown, echoing his earlier travel ban during his first term, which was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018 and later repealed by President Biden in 2021.
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