Trump Extends US Travel Ban to Include New Countries

Last modified on December 17, 2025 at 1:10 pm

Further Countries Added to US Travel Ban

The start of 2026 will see a number of countries added to the current US travel ban. Citizens from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Laos, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Syria as well as those travelling with Palestinian Authority-issued documents will be prevented from entering the US.

In addition, the US will also introduce partial restrictions on travellers from 15 other countries, including Nigeria, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

It is expected those who already have valid US visas or are lawful permanent residents of the US will not be subjected to the travel ban. There is also set to be exemptions for those applying for certain visa categories such as diplomats or athletes – particularly important given the 2026 FIFA World Cup which is taking place in Northern America.

A statement from the White House said all travel restrictions will remain in place until countries show “credible improvements” in cooperating with US immigration authorities.

Reach out to IAS for expert support in applying for visas to travel to or work in the US.

US Travel Ban Now Impacting Close to 40 Countries

The initial introduction of the travel ban earlier in the year impacted citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen who were unable to enter the US. In addition, nationals of Burundi, Cuba, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela continue to face partial restrictions when travelling to the US.

More countries have now been added to this initial list and it is likely that more countries will be added to the ban over the coming months.

How Can IAS Help?

If you are concerned about potential travel changes and how this may could impact your plans to visit or move to the US in 2026 then reach out the IAS team for the advice.

Our experienced team at IAS are on hand to support you in applying for the correct US visa, checking documentation, advising on compliance or assisting with a Green Card rejection.

Contact IAS today for personalised advice on +1 844 290 6312 or use our live chat to keep up-to-date with all US immigration policy changes.

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