Trump Reintroduces Travel Ban on 12 Nations, Effective June 9

Trump's New Travel Ban on 12 Nations Set to Begin June 9

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: June 05, 2025

Summary: President Trump banned 12 countries from visiting the United States, citing security concerns and visa violations. The ban goes into force on June 9, 2025.

In a recent development, to tighten immigration controls, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a travel restriction aimed at people from 12 nations. Citing national security concerns and concerns about visa overstays, the restriction will take effect on June 9, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EDT.

The countries facing a full travel ban include:

Afghanistan

Myanmar (Burma)

Chad

Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Haiti

Iran

Libya

Somalia

Sudan

Yemen

The U.S. government said the decision was based on intelligence inputs and risk assessments that flagged these nations for inadequate screening measures or concerns around terrorism and immigration violations.

In addition to the full ban, the proclamation also includes partial restrictions for citizens from seven other countries, although their names and specific measures are yet to be revealed.

There are exceptions in place for participants in international events, such as the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup, allowing for some flexibility in special cases.

While the administration claims the policy is necessary for national safety, critics have labeled it as discriminatory and harmful to U.S. diplomacy. The decision is already stirring debate both at home and abroad.