The administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing a sweeping travel ban that could impact citizens from 43 countries. The move is part of an ongoing immigration crackdown that began during Trump’s second term in office.
According to an internal memo obtained by The New York Times, the proposed ban divides these countries into three categories based on the severity of restrictions.
Countries on the ‘Red List’ – Total Travel Ban
The most affected nations—11 in total—would face a complete travel ban, preventing their citizens from entering the United States under any circumstances. These countries include:
- Afghanistan
- Bhutan
- Cuba
- Iran
- Libya
- North Korea
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Countries on the ‘Orange List’ – Limited Travel Restrictions
A second group of 10 countries would face partial travel restrictions. While general tourism and immigrant visas would be denied, wealthy business travelers from these nations could still be granted entry. This category includes:
- Belarus
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Pakistan
- Russia
- Sierra Leone
- South Sudan
- Turkmenistan
Countries on the ‘Yellow List’ – Conditional Entry
The largest group consists of 22 countries, whose citizens would be given a 60-day window to meet certain U.S. immigration requirements or face potential escalation to the ‘Orange’ or ‘Red’ lists. These nations include:
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Chad
- Republic of Congo
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Dominica
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gambia
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Vanuatu
- Zimbabwe
A senior U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, noted that the list is still under review and may be subject to changes before receiving final approval from Trump’s administration. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly involved in discussions regarding the policy.
This proposed measure has sparked criticism from immigration advocacy groups, who argue that it unfairly targets developing nations. However, the Trump administration maintains that the policy is necessary for national security and immigration control.
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