🌐 Feeling the travel blues? On Thursday, January 1, 2026, the US administration of President Donald Trump rolled out a new set of entry restrictions for both immigrant and non-immigrant travelers. These rules split affected nations into two buckets: "full restrictions" and "partial restrictions."
🛑 Full restrictions now apply to nationals from:
- Burkina Faso
- Mali
- Niger
- South Sudan
- Syria
- Holders of travel documents from the Palestinian National Authority
- Laos
- Sierra Leone
⚠️ Partial restrictions were placed on travelers from 15 countries, including:
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Benin
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Dominica
- Gabon
- The Gambia
- Malawi
- Mauritania
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- Tanzania
- Tonga
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
✈️ What does this mean? Travelers from fully restricted countries will face a complete entry ban to the US, while those from partially restricted nations may still travel under stricter visa vetting and limited entry conditions.
🧐 Why should you care? If you’re planning global adventures or have friends and family in these regions, these changes could impact your travel plans or studies abroad. Stay updated and check the latest visa guidance before booking your next trip!
🔍 Stay curious and travel smart! 🚀
Reference(s):
New U.S. entry restrictions on foreign nationals take effect
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