Travel Ban Impacting Citizens of Some Countries
On June 4, 2025, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation restricting the ability of citizens of specific countries to travel to the U.S.
The proclamation states that some countries are subject to a full travel ban, while other countries are subject to a partial ban. Most countries are not affected by a ban at all.
Effective Date
The full and partial bans are effective starting at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Full Ban
Citizens of the following countries face a ban on travel to the U.S. in almost every visa class, including both immigrant visas and nonimmigrant visas, such as B, F, J, M, H-1B, and O-1 visas:
- Afghanistan
- Burma
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Iran
- Libya
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Yemen
Partial Ban
Whereas the full ban affects nearly all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa classes, the partial ban only applies to citizens of the following countries seeking admission to the U.S. in B, F, J, or M visa status:
- Burundi
- Cuba
- Laos
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- Turkmenistan
- Venezuela
Scope
The full and partial bans apply to individuals who, as of June 9, 2025, (1) are outside the U.S. and (2) do not already possess valid visas.
Do the bans revoke visas?
According to the proclamation, the bans do not revoke immigrant or nonimmigrant visas issued prior to June 9, 2025.
Is my country impacted by the ban?
According to the Proclamation, only the following countries are impacted by the ban.
- Full Ban: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
- Partial Ban: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.
At present, no other countries are impacted by a ban.
Will countries be added to, or removed from, the bans?
The proclamation indicates that countries may be added to, or removed from, the bans.
Should I travel internationally at this time?
For general guidance about international travel, please review our online Travel FAQs.
International travel always includes a risk of a delayed return to the U.S. due to many factors. If your country is listed on the full or partial travel ban, the risk of a delayed return to the U.S. is greatly increased.
If you cannot afford the risk of a delayed return to the U.S. (regardless of the reason for the delay), we encourage you to reconsider your travel plans.
Where can I go with questions?
If you have questions or concerns about the travel bans, please contact GEO Immigration Services by email at geois@vcu.edu.