Trump Implements New Travel Ban on 12 Countries, Restrictions on Seven Others

Washington, DC: On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that prohibits entry into the United States for nationals from 12 countries, citing national security concerns, according to a White House statement reported by India Today. The executive order, effective from 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 9, 2025, fully restricts travel from nations including Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.

In addition to the outright bans, the proclamation imposes partial restrictions on travelers from seven other countries: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, and four others not specified in the White House release. These measures aim to address what the administration describes as inadequate vetting processes and heightened risks posed by these nations, India Today noted.

The policy revives elements of Trump’s controversial travel bans from his first term (2017-2021), which sparked widespread debate and legal challenges. The White House emphasized that the restrictions are designed to safeguard national security, though specific details on the partial restrictions remain limited in the announcement.

This proclamation marks a significant step in the administration’s immigration agenda, with the bans and restrictions set to take effect early next week.