On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of foreign nationals from select countries, which took effect on June 9, 2025. Citing national security and public safety concerns, the order imposes travel restrictions and enhanced screening measures. Below is a summary of the June 2025 travel ban provided by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
June 2025 Travel Ban: What You Need to Know
The travel ban applies to nationals of select countries who on June 9, 2025 were 1) outside the United States and 2) not in possession of valid U.S. visa.
Who is impacted?
Full Travel Ban: The ban fully suspends U.S. entry of most nationals of Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
Partial Travel Ban: The ban suspends U.S. entry of immigrants, visitors, students, and exchange visitors, including interns and trainees, and limits visa validity for nationals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Possible Future Suspension: The administration will review the list of counties included in the ban and will add or remove countries within 90 days. Egypt was specifically mentioned for future review.
What are the exceptions?
The travel ban does not apply to:
- U.S. lawful permanent residents
- Dual nationals of designated countries when they are traveling on a passport from a non-restricted country
- Certain representatives from international organizations and foreign governments
- Athletes and coaches traveling for the World Cup, Olympics, or other major sporting events
- Certain spouses, parents, and children of U.S. citizens applying for permanent residence
- Adoptees and those entering pursuant to certain humanitarian-based programs
Exceptions also may be allowed on a case-by-case basis if travel would serve a U.S. national interest. Further information and the criteria for granting the exceptions have not yet been made public.
UB Greensfelder will continue to monitor and share updates as new developments occur.
