Updated Travel Ban
On December 16, the White House issued a proclamation that will further restrict entry into the United States beginning January 1.
The chart below includes the full list of countries from which travel to the U.S. is currently limited, with the new restrictions highlighted in bold text.
The proclamation includes exceptions for lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, certain visa categories, and individuals whose entry serves U.S. national interests. Nationals of the designated countries who hold valid visas as of January 1, 2026, may still use those visas to enter the U.S. despite the travel ban/restrictions.
| Full Travel Ban | Partial Travel Ban |
Entry suspended for immigrant and nonimmigrant nationals of the following countries:
* Restrictions apply to travelers with documents issued by the Palestinian Authority | Entry suspended for immigrant and certain nonimmigrant (B-1, B-2, F, M, J visa holders) nationals of the following countries:
* Turkmenistan nationals may enter the U.S. as nonimmigrants |
Citizens of the designated countries will be subject to these restrictions if they are:
- Outside the U.S. on January 1, 2026; and
- Do not possess a valid visa on January 1, 2026
The announcement includes exceptions for lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, certain visa categories, and individuals whose entry serves U.S. national interests. Nationals of the designated countries who hold valid visas as of January 1, 2026, may still use those visas to enter the U.S. despite the travel ban/restrictions.
We understand the uncertainty and concern this announcement may cause. We will continue to closely monitor the implementation of these bans and will provide further updates as information becomes available. As always, if you believe you may be affected or have questions, please contact departmental visa liaison.
More information regarding the June proclamation can be found here.