Trump Administration Evaluates New Travel Restrictions for Multiple Countries
In a move reminiscent of previous policies, the Trump administration is reportedly considering implementing extensive travel restrictions affecting the citizens of several countries. This potential new ban is still under discussion and has not yet received final approval from key officials, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
According to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo obtained by Reuters, the proposed restrictions categorize 41 countries into three distinct groups based on the severity of the visa restrictions.
Full Visa SuspensionThe first group consists of countries facing a complete suspension of visa applications. This list includes:
- Afghanistan
- Cuba
- Iran
- Libya
- North Korea
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Venezuela
- Yemen
The second category features countries that would experience a partial suspension, affecting tourist, student, and certain other types of visas. These countries are:
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Laos
- Myanmar
- South Sudan
The memo also identifies a third group of nations that may face partial visa suspensions if they do not address specific deficiencies in their governance or security frameworks. The countries listed for consideration include:
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Burkina Faso
- Cabo Verde
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Dominica
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gambia
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Mauritania
- Pakistan
- Republic of the Congo
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Sierra Leone
- East Timor
- Turkmenistan
- Vanuatu
This memo indicates that the administration is taking a hardline approach towards immigration and national security, aiming to address perceived threats from these countries. The situation remains fluid, and changes to the proposed list are possible as discussions continue.
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