This article was last updated on June 13, 2025

Summary

In June 2025, the U.S. government announced a “travel ban” that prevents people from certain countries from getting visas and entering the United States. The order says that many people from certain countries are not allowed to enter the U.S. starting on June 9, 2025.

Here are some of the most important things to know about the travel ban:

• There are two different types of bans, both with exceptions.
• Whether you or your family member can enter the U.S. depends on a lot of different factors, including the type of visa you applied for and the country you are from.
• Every case is different. If you have a question about how this affects you specifically, you should talk to an immigration lawyer.

This article contains general information about the travel ban. If you want more detailed information about what the travel ban could mean for you:

• If you are outside the United States… 
  • And you are from Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, or Yemen, click here.
  • And you are from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, or Venezuela, click here.
• If you are inside the United States, click here.

What is the travel ban?

The travel ban is a proclamation issued by the President of the United States The order says that many people from certain countries are not allowed to enter the U.S. starting on June 9, 2025.

What countries are affected by the travel ban?

There are two groups of countries listed in the travel ban. 

• The first group is “fully restricted” countries. These countries have much stricter rules for entry. If you are from one of these countries, you generally cannot enter the United States, no matter what type of visa you are using, unless you qualify for an exception.
  
  The “fully restricted” country list includes Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
  
  
• The second group is “partially restricted” countries. If you are from a “partially restricted” country, you generally cannot enter the United States if you are using certain types of visas unless you qualify for an exception. With other visas, however, you may still be able to enter the United States.
  
  The countries on the “partially restricted” list are Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.

Am I also affected by the travel ban if I am from a country on this list, but I am currently inside the United States?

You should not be affected by the travel ban. Visit our article about what the travel ban means for people currently in the U.S. to learn more.

Is this travel ban permanent? How long does a proclamation last?

It is unclear how long the travel ban will last. According to the presidential proclamation, the Secretary of State will submit a report explaining whether any parts of the travel ban should be changed or terminated within 90 days of June 9, 2025. The Secretary of State will then have to submit a similar report every 180 days. It is possible that the terms of the travel ban will change after each of the review periods. At this time, we do not know how long the ban will be in effect, or what changes we may expect in the future. If there are any changes to the travel ban, this article will be updated.