United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to implement a travel ban affecting 43 countries as part of his administration’s ongoing efforts to tighten immigration controls.
According to a Reuters report on Saturday, the proposal is detailed in an internal memo, though officials noted that the list of affected countries is still under review and awaiting final approval.
The memo divides the countries into three categories—red, orange, and yellow—based on the severity of the proposed restrictions.
Countries Affected by the Travel Ban
While the proposal includes several African nations, major economies like Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria, and Egypt are not on the list.
Red Group (Total Ban – 11 Countries):
Nationals from these countries would be entirely barred from entering the United States:
- Afghanistan
- Iran
- Sudan
- Syria
- Libya
- Cuba
- Bhutan
- Venezuela
- North Korea
- Yemen
- Somalia
Orange Group (Severe Visa Restrictions – 10 Countries):
Citizens from these countries would face strict visa limitations:
- Russia
- Belarus
- Myanmar
- Sierra Leone
- South Sudan
- Pakistan
- Laos
- Turkmenistan
- Haiti
- Eritrea
Yellow Group (60-Day Review Period – 22 Countries):
These countries will be given 60 days to address specific concerns raised by the U.S. government:
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Chad
- Republic of Congo
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Dominica
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gambia
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Vanuatu
- Zimbabwe
Uncertainty Over Final Decision
The New York Times was the first to report on the draft list. However, U.S. officials stated that the list could change before the policy is finalized.
One official told Reuters that the final decision is pending approval from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior administration figures.
This proposed travel ban is part of President Trump’s renewed focus on immigration reforms, which began at the start of his second term in January.
