Archive · 15 Jun 2025
U.S. Considers Expanding Travel Ban to 36 More Countries
The U.S. government is thinking about adding 36 more countries to a list where it's harder for people to visit.
They are worried about things like bad IDs and if these countries help send their citizens back home if they have to leave.
If the countries don't fix these problems in 60 days, their citizens might face travel restrictions.
This is an expansion of the current travel ban on 12 countries and limitations on 7 others.
The U.S. government is considering expanding its travel restrictions.
Citizens from 36 additional countries could be affected.
Concerns include reliable identity documents and cooperation on deportations.
Affected countries have 60 days to meet new requirements.
This follows existing travel bans and partial restrictions.
- Who
- The U.S. government and citizens of 36 countries.
- What
- The U.S. is considering expanding travel restrictions.
- When
- Within 60 days.
- Where
- Travel to the United States.
- Why
- Due to concerns about identity documents, cooperation, and visa overstays.
- Potential New Countries
- 36
- Concerns Cited
- Identity documents, cooperation, visa overstays
- Action Deadline
- 60 days
- Existing Ban Countries
- 12
- Partial Ban Countries
- 7
Sources
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