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The full list of 12 countries no longer allowed to visit the US
In his latest controversial move, US President Donald Trump has just implemented a new travel ban that will prevent citizens from 12 countries from entering the States.
It was signed last week and put into effect at midnight ET on Monday June 9. According to the BBC, he said that it could be revised if 'material improvements' were made, while destinations could be added as 'threats emerge around the world'.
Visitors from the following countries can no longer enter the USA
Afghanistan
Myanmar
Chad
Congo-Brazzaville
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Haiti
Iran
Libya
Somalia
Sudan
Yemen
Visitors from the following countries face partial travel restrictions
Burundi
Cuba
Laos
Sierra Leone
Togo
Turkmenistan
Venezuela
However, there's a series of exemptions which could mean people from the above countries could still be able to enter the US, and they include dual nationals who are not travelling on the passport from an affected country; US government employees and athletes travelling for major sporting events (such as the LA Olympics 2028).
You can read more about the new travel restrictions and the other exemptions on the BBC.
