This article was last updated on June 13, 2025

Summary

This article explains what the recent U.S. travel ban means for people who are inside the United States and from any of the countries listed in the travel ban, whether they are on the “fully restricted” list or the “partially restricted” list. These countries are Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.

It’s important to remember that every case is different. If you have a question about how this affects you or someone in your family specifically, you should talk to an immigration lawyer.

• If you want general information about the travel ban, click here.
• If you’re outside of the US and from a “fully restricted” country (Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, or Yemen), click here.
• If you’re outside of the US and from a “partially restricted” country (Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, or Venezuela), click here.

I’m from a country on the travel ban list. What does the travel ban mean for me?

The travel ban applies to nationals of listed countries who are outside of the U.S. on June 9, 2025, and who do not have a valid visa as of June 9, 2025. If you are already inside the U.S., the ban does not impact your current immigration status. Additionally, individuals in the U.S. with valid visas should not have their visas revoked based on the travel ban. 

However, it is important to remember that the same travel restrictions that were in place for you before the ban will still apply. For example, if you have parole status, you would still need to apply for Advance Parole before leaving the United States in order to be allowed to return. This can be very complex, so if you have questions about your specific case, we encourage you to contact an immigration lawyer.

If you are a refugee or asylee

If you have refugee or asylee status in the U.S., the travel ban should not prevent you from leaving and re-entering the country. However, there still may be risks involved in traveling even though the travel ban does not apply to you. If you are thinking about traveling outside the U.S., you may wish to consult an immigration attorney before doing so.

If you want to apply for asylum, or if you have a pending asylum application 

The travel ban does not limit anyone’s ability to apply for asylum in the U.S.  However, unrelated to the travel ban, if you have a pending asylum application and you leave the U.S., you may not be allowed to return. You should consult with an immigration attorney if you are thinking about leaving the country.

If you are a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR or “green card” holder)

The travel ban should not affect your status or your ability to travel outside the United States and return. However, unrelated to the travel ban, there still may be risks involved in traveling outside the U.S. If you are thinking about leaving the country, you may wish to consult an immigration attorney before doing so.

If you are a student

If you are a student with a valid visa, the travel ban should not affect you so long as the visa remains valid. The travel ban does not apply to individuals who are inside the U.S. as of June 9, 2025, and individuals who have valid visas as of June 9, 2025. The travel ban also should not be used as a basis to revoke visas for individuals who are already in the U.S. However, unrelated to the travel ban, there still may be risks involved in traveling outside the U.S. If you are thinking about leaving the country, you may wish to consult an immigration attorney before doing so.

If you are a tourist

If you are a tourist with a valid visa, the travel ban should not affect you so long as the visa remains valid. The travel ban does not apply to individuals who are inside the U.S. as of June 9, 2025, and individuals who have valid visas as of June 9, 2025. The travel ban should also not be used as a basis to revoke visas for individuals who are already in the U.S. 

If you are a parolee

If you are in the U.S. with parole status, the travel ban should not affect your status. The travel ban will not affect your ability to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture. 

Is this permanent? How long does a proclamation last?

It is unclear how long the travel ban will last. According to the travel ban, 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.