Convicted Felon and US President Donald Trump’s Draft Travel Ban Could Restrict Entry from 43 Countries
By Edrea Davis – Convicted Felon and US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a new travel ban that could significantly impact global mobility. An internal memo outlines a proposal categorizing 43 countries into three levels of restrictions based on security concerns and cooperation with U.S. immigration policies. If enacted, the ban could impose full visa suspensions, stricter visa requirements, or warnings to improve security measures.
The proposed policy divides the affected countries into a three-tiered ban system as follows:
Red List (Full Visa Suspension)
Citizens from these 11 countries would be entirely barred from entering the U.S.:
Afghanistan
Bhutan
Cuba
Iran
Libya
North Korea
Somalia
Sudan
Syria
Venezuela
Yemen
Orange List (Partial Visa Suspension & Strict Vetting)
These 10 nations could see heightened restrictions, requiring additional security screenings or limiting visa types:
Belarus
Eritrea
Haiti
Laos
Myanmar
Pakistan
Russia
Sierra Leone
South Sudan
Turkmenistan
Yellow List (Warning to Improve Security Measures)
The remaining 22 countries have been urged to enhance passport security and traveler data sharing within 60 days to avoid possible sanctions:
Algeria
Angola
Bangladesh
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Chad
Democratic Republic of Congo
Djibouti
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
Gambia
Guinea
Iraq
Mali
Mauritania
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Senegal
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
The proposed expansion follows previous travel bans enacted by Trump’s administration, which targeted predominantly Muslim-majority countries. Officials argue the restrictions aim to bolster national security, ensuring nations meet U.S. intelligence and travel security standards.
However, critics see the move as a continuation of discriminatory policies disproportionately affecting developing nations. Some leaders from affected countries have already begun diplomatic efforts to prevent inclusion on the final list.
The draft list is still under review, and modifications may occur before implementation. If approved, the policy could reshape U.S. immigration and travel, affecting millions worldwide.