Travel Ban June 2025: Full and Partial Restrictions by Country

What Happened

On June 4, 2025, the Trump administration issued a presidential proclamation restricting travel from 19 countries. The restrictions took effect on June 9, 2025.

Two Types of Restrictions

The proclamation established two categories of travel bans:

Full Entry Bans

Citizens of these countries cannot obtain immigrant visas or most nonimmigrant visas and are barred from entry regardless of visa type.

Partial Restrictions

Citizens of these countries are prohibited from immigrant visas and some nonimmigrant visas, but may be eligible for:

B-1/B-2 (Tourist and Business)
F (Student)
M (Vocational Student)
J (Exchange Visitor)

Countries Under Full Ban (June 2025)

The following 12 countries faced complete entry restrictions:

Country	Reason Cited
Afghanistan	Vetting/Security
Burkina Faso	Vetting/Security
Eritrea	Vetting/Security
Iran	Vetting/Security
Libya	Vetting/Security
Mali	Vetting/Security
Somalia	Vetting/Security
South Sudan	Vetting/Security
Sudan	Vetting/Security
Syria	Vetting/Security
Yemen	Vetting/Security
Palestinian Authority Documents	Security

Countries Under Partial Ban (June 2025)

The following 7 countries faced partial restrictions:

Country	Reason Cited
Cuba	Overstay Rates/Deportation Refusal
Haiti	Vetting Concerns
Nicaragua	Deportation Refusal
Venezuela	Vetting Concerns
Burma	Vetting Concerns
Laos	Vetting Concerns
Chad	Vetting Concerns

Stated Justifications

The administration cited three main reasons for the restrictions:

Inadequate vetting and information sharing (10 countries)
High visa overstay rates (multiple countries)
Countries refusing to accept deported nationals (8 countries)

Key Exemptions

The following groups may be exempt from the bans:

Individuals with valid existing visas
U.S. permanent residents (green card holders)
Dual nationals traveling on a non-banned country's passport
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (spouses, minor children, parents)
Refugees and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders
Diplomats and NATO personnel
Adopted children of U.S. citizens
Athletes for major sporting events (2026 FIFA World Cup)

What This Means for Affected Individuals

If You Hold a Valid Visa

Your existing visa may still be valid. Consult an attorney before traveling.

If You Need a New Visa

Full ban countries: Most visa categories unavailable
Partial ban countries: Only B, F, M, J visas may be available

Family-Based Immigration

Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens may qualify for exemptions, but these require case-by-case waiver decisions.

Consultant Limitations

This is entirely outside consultant scope:

Cannot advise on whether someone qualifies for an exemption
Cannot determine if an existing visa remains valid
Cannot assess waiver eligibility
Must refer all affected individuals to immigration attorneys

Critical Warning

Travel restrictions can change through litigation, new proclamations, or policy guidance. Always verify current status with an immigration attorney before making travel plans.