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    Factbox-Countries considered for Trump's potential new travel ban

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    Posted on March 15, 2025

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    Last updated: January 24, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Trump's administration considers a new travel ban affecting 41 countries with potential visa suspensions. Changes may occur before final approval.

    Trump Administration Considers New Travel Restrictions for 41 Countries

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.

    A U.S. official speaking on the condition of anonymity cautioned there could be changes on the list and that it was yet to be approved by the administration, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

    The memo lists a total of 41 countries divided into three separate groups.

    Full visa suspension:

    Afghanistan

    Cuba

    Iran

    Libya

    North Korea

    Somalia

    Sudan

    Syria

    Venezuela

    Yemen

    Partial visa suspension (tourist, student and some other visas affected):

    Eritrea

    Haiti

    Laos

    Myanmar

    South Sudan

    Countries recommended for a partial suspension if they do not address deficiencies:

    Angola

    Antigua and Barbuda

    Belarus

    Benin

    Bhutan

    Burkina Faso

    Cabo Verde

    Cambodia

    Cameroon

    Chad

    Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Dominica

    Equatorial Guinea

    Gambia

    Liberia

    Malawi

    Mauritania

    Pakistan

    Republic of the Congo

    Saint Kitts and Nevis

    Saint Lucia

    Sao Tome and Principe

    Sierra Leone

    East Timor

    Turkmenistan

    Vanuatu

    (Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk; Compiled by Sam Holmes)

    Key Takeaways

    • •The Trump administration is considering a new travel ban.
    • •A total of 41 countries are listed for potential visa suspensions.
    • •The list includes full and partial visa suspensions.
    • •Changes to the list are possible before approval.
    • •The memo has not been approved by the administration yet.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Factbox-Countries considered for Trump's potential new travel ban

    1What countries are under full visa suspension?

    The countries under full visa suspension include Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen.

    2Which countries are facing a partial visa suspension?

    Countries facing a partial visa suspension include Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, and South Sudan, affecting tourist, student, and some other visas.

    3What criteria are used to recommend countries for partial suspension?

    Countries are recommended for partial suspension if they do not address deficiencies identified by the administration.

    4How many countries are listed in the memo?

    The memo lists a total of 41 countries, divided into groups for full and partial visa suspensions.

    5Is the list of countries for the travel ban finalized?

    No, the list of countries is not yet finalized and may change before approval by the administration.

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