On June 13, 2025, the Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban to include citizens from 36 additional countries. This follows an initial ban on travelers from twelve countries, citing national security concerns.
The potential expansion is detailed in an internal memo from the US State Department, obtained by Reuters and reported by CNBC. The memo, reportedly signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, identifies 36 countries that could face full or partial entry restrictions if they fail to meet specific benchmarks within 60 days.
The Washington Post first reported on the memo, highlighting concerns about uncooperative governments, unreliable identification documents, and potential threats from terrorism, as well as citizens deemed antisemitic or anti-American. A senior State Department official stated the administration is constantly reviewing its policies to ensure the safety of Americans and compliance with US laws by foreign citizens.
Countries under consideration for a full or partial travel ban include: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, South Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Citizens from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen are already subject to travel restrictions. Additionally, the US has partially restricted entry for individuals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.