All 43 countries Trump intends to ban from traveling to the US ‘if governments do not address deficiencies within 60 days’

Residents from 43 countries worldwide may not be able to enter the US

Tourists hoping to vacation in the United States may be forced to think twice before booking plane tickets, as President Donald Trump is said to be considering a sweeping ban against natives of 43 countries.

In a move aimed at addressing immigration concerns, the 78-year-old Republican has introduced a proposal that could make it more difficult for travelers from certain countries to gain access to the United States. Under this plan, 43 nations are divided into three categories:

1. Complete Travel Ban: Citizens from these countries will face an outright travel ban.
   • Afghanistan
   • Bhutan
   • Cuba
   • Iran
   • Libya
   • North Korea
   • Somalia
   • Sudan
   • Syria
   • Venezuela
   • Yemen
2. Severely Restricted Visas: Visas for these countries will be heavily restricted, limiting entry significantly.
   • Belarus
   • Eritrea
   • Haiti
   • Laos
   • Myanmar
   • Pakistan
   • Russia
   • Sierra Leone
   • South Sudan
   • Turkmenistan
3. 60-Day Ultimatum: These countries have 60 days to address concerns raised by the Trump administration or face potential consequences.
   • 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

These proposed changes could significantly impact travel for citizens of these nations, depending on how each country responds to the administration’s demands.

The New York Times reported that the list, which was reportedly drafted “several weeks ago,” may have undergone changes before reaching the White House. This follows the signing of an executive order by Trump on January 20—his first day back in the Oval Office. The order, titled “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats,” outlined a comprehensive approach to national security.

The order states in part: “Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National Intelligence shall jointly submit to the President, through the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, a report:

(i) Identifying countries around the world for which vetting and screening information is so inadequate that it warrants a partial or full suspension on the admission of nationals from those countries under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)); and.”

This executive action highlights the administration’s continued focus on strengthening security measures, with a particular emphasis on addressing perceived gaps in vetting processes for certain countries.

The executive order further instructs: “(ii) Identifying how many nationals from those countries have entered or been admitted into the United States on or since January 20, 2021, and any other information the Secretaries and Attorney General deem relevant to the actions or activities of such nationals since their admission or entry to the United States.”

This stipulation suggests that the 22 countries on the list may have until Friday, March 21, to comply with requests to provide the U.S. government with detailed information about travelers intending to arrive, as well as those who are already in the country. The deadline is a critical step in the administration’s push to ensure that foreign nationals are properly vetted and to bolster national security measures.