What countries face travel restrictions from the U.S.?
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The Trump administration expands U.S. travel bans and restrictions to 39 countries, including full bans for five African and Middle Eastern nations, and increased restrictions for 15 others. Exemptions exist for certain visa holders and those serving U.S. interests.
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Trump expands travel ban, restrictions to include 20 new countries
- Travel ban expanded to 20 new countries, totaling 39 affected nations
- Full bans added for Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria, and Palestinian Authority documents 13s
- Fifteen more countries face increased restrictions 21s
- Exemptions for current visa holders, residents, diplomats, athletes, and U.S. interest cases 39s
- Administration cites security; critics claim broad exclusion 53s
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The Trump administration expands travel bans and restrictions to 20 new countries, doubling the total to 39. Five countries—Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria—face a full ban, along with people traveling on Palestinian Authority documents. Fifteen additional countries face increased restrictions.
Restrictions apply to people seeking to visit or emigrate to the U.S., with exemptions for current visa holders, lawful permanent residents, certain visa categories such as diplomats or athletes, and those whose entry serves U.S. interests.