Written by Okafor Joseph Afam | SpringnewsNG Media Limited

June 5, 2025 — The United States has reintroduced a broad travel ban under President Donald Trump, targeting citizens from several African, Middle Eastern, and Asian countries. The updated travel restrictions, which go into effect Monday at 12:01 a.m., block or limit entry from 19 countries, reviving one of Trump’s most controversial immigration policies from his first term.

The White House says the new travel ban is intended to strengthen national security and prevent future threats, especially from countries accused of failing to meet U.S. intelligence-sharing and border control standards.

“The recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, is a reminder of the dangers posed by those who exploit weak immigration systems,” Trump said in a social media video. Although the suspect in the attack is from Egypt—a country not on the list—officials say he overstayed a tourist visa, sparking calls for tighter immigration control.

The updated policy appears more calculated than the abrupt rollout in 2017, which caused widespread confusion at airports. This time, officials hope a transition period will prevent similar chaos.

The Supreme Court’s previous ruling in favor of Trump’s travel restrictions gives the administration stronger legal backing to enforce the new bans and limitations.

Countries Banned from U.S. Travel

Citizens from the following 12 countries are completely banned from entering the United States:

• Afghanistan
• Chad
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Haiti
• Iran
• Libya
• Myanmar
• Republic of the Congo
• Somalia
• Sudan
• Yemen

Countries with Restricted U.S. Travel Access

The following 7 countries face enhanced travel restrictions, including tighter visa scrutiny and limited entry permissions:

• Burundi
• Cuba
• Laos
• Sierra Leone
• Togo
• Turkmenistan
• Venezuela