Trump Administration Proposes Expanded Travel Restrictions Targeting 43 Countries

The plan includes a tiered system of bans and visa restrictions, with some countries facing complete entry prohibitions.

The proposed travel restrictions categorize 43 countries into three tiers: red, orange, and yellow, based on severity of limitations.
Citizens from 11 red-tier countries, including Iran, Syria, and North Korea, would face outright entry bans into the United States.
The orange tier, covering 10 countries such as Russia and Pakistan, would impose strict visa restrictions, allowing only limited entry for certain business travelers.
22 yellow-tier countries, mostly in Africa and the Caribbean, have been given 60 days to address U.S. security concerns or risk stricter measures.
The proposal, which builds on Trump’s first-term travel bans, is still under review and subject to changes before reaching the White House.