President Trump signed a proclamation barring travellers and immigrants from a dozen countries and restricting the entry of nationals of another seven nations, citing concerns about national security.
The countries affected by the full entry ban are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
According to the proclamation, which will take effect on June 9, 2025, nationals from the listed countries will be fully restricted from entering the United States.
In addition, partial travel restrictions will apply to citizens of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Trump announced the measure in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, saying the restrictions were essential to protect the U.S. from foreign terrorist threats and countries that fail to meet baseline security standards.
“We cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen those who seek to enter the United States,” Trump said.
The president noted that the most severe restrictions were placed on countries identified as having a significant presence of terrorist organizations, or those that fail to adequately share information on criminal histories, verify traveller identities, or control visa overstays.
He also stated that the list could be expanded in the future to include additional countries that pose a security risk or do not meet U.S. vetting standards.
This move is part of a broader immigration crackdown launched in Trump’s second term. On January 20, he signed an executive order mandating intensified security vetting of all foreign nationals seeking to enter the U.S., with instructions for cabinet members to recommend countries for partial or full travel suspension.
Countries such as Gaza, Libya, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen had already been flagged in previous directives due to ongoing security threats.
The latest proclamation marks a significant escalation in Trump’s immigration policy and signals a renewed focus on tightening border security through unilateral executive action.
