Trump bans entry from 12 countries. What about India?

Highlights: US Travel Ban 2025 - Nationals from 12 Countries Barred

• The United States implemented a travel ban on June 5, 2025, citing national security concerns.
• The ban targets nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, and the Republic of the Congo.
• The high visa overstay rates exceeding 40%, in some cases, were a major factor influencing the decision.
• The policy highlights deficiencies in these countries’ screening and vetting processes as justification for the ban.
• Officials have indicated that the list of affected countries may be expanded based on future assessments.
   

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12 Countries Affected: Who’s on the US Travel Ban List in 2025?

As part of the proclamation signed on June 5, 2025, the United States has officially restricted entry for nationals from 12 countries. These countries were selected based on factors such as high visa overstay rates, inadequate identity verification systems, and lack of cooperation in accepting deportees. The ban applies to most visa categories and may expand if similar concerns arise with other nations.
 

Here are the 12 Countries currently on the list:

1. Afghanistan
2. Myanmar
3. Chad
4. Equatorial Guinea
5. Republic of the Congo
6. Eritrea
7. Haiti
8. Iran
9. Somalia
10. Libya
11. Sudan
12. Yemen
     

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7 More Nations Face Partial Restrictions under Trump’s New Order

In addition to the full travel ban on 12 countries, the June 2025 proclamation also imposes partial restrictions on nationals from seven other countries. These restrictions vary by visa type and travel purpose, focusing primarily on security, identity verification, and cooperation in deportation processes.
 

Countries facing partial travel restrictions:
 

1. Belarus
2. Egypt
3. Iraq
4. Pakistan
5. Russia
6. Saudi Arabia
7. Sri Lanka
    

These countries are not under a complete ban, but applicants may face tougher visa scrutiny, delays, or additional documentation requirements, depending on their travel category.
 

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