President Trump reinstates travel restrictions affecting citizens from 12 countries
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday night reinstating a travel restriction policy that will suspend entry to the United States for citizens of 12 countries starting next Monday. In addition, tighter controls will be implemented for visitors from seven other nations.
The measure, set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, follows an executive order issued by Trump on January 20. That directive instructed the Departments of State and Homeland Security, along with the Director of National Intelligence, to compile a detailed report on "hostile attitudes" toward the U.S. and assess whether entry from certain countries poses a national security risk.
In the proclamation, President Trump stated, “I must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people.”
The countries facing a total entry ban include: Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, the Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
Additionally, travelers from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela will be subject to increased scrutiny and restrictions.
This new directive echoes the controversial January 2017 executive order from Trump’s first term, which initially suspended entry for citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries: Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen. That order triggered confusion and distress at airports worldwide, as students, businesspeople, and tourists were barred from boarding U.S.-bound flights or detained upon arrival.
After numerous legal challenges, the policy was revised. A later version, affecting travelers and immigrants from Iran, Libya, Syria, Somalia, and Yemen—along with North Korea and certain Venezuelan officials and their families—was upheld by the Supreme Court in June 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions about the New U.S. Travel Restrictions:
- Which countries are subject to a total travel ban?
Citizens from Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen will not be allowed to enter the United States under the new directive. - Which countries will face additional restrictions?
Travelers from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela will undergo stricter screening and enhanced controls. - When does the measure take effect?
The ban and additional restrictions will be enforced beginning Monday, June 9, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time. - What is the justification for this policy?
President Trump stated that the measure is necessary to “protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people,” citing a government report. - Is this the first time such a policy has been enacted?
No. During his first term, President Trump implemented a similar travel ban in 2017, which faced legal challenges and was eventually modified before a version was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018.
Supporters of the original ban, including Trump himself, argued national security concerns, denying that the policy was motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment—despite Trump having explicitly proposed a Muslim ban during his 2016 presidential campaign.
The impact of this new measure on international air travel and passenger demand from the affected regions will become clearer in the coming days. Airlines operating routes to and from the listed nations are expected to adjust their protocols and proactively communicate with affected travelers.
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