On Tuesday, December 16, the Trump administration announced an expansion of the U.S. travel ban, adding 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority to the list of affected countries.
This move doubles the number of nations subject to travel limits introduced earlier this year. Five additional countries and travelers using Palestinian Authority documents now face a full travel ban, while 15 more countries including Nigeria, Tanzania, Senegal, and Zambia will be subject to partial restrictions.
Current visa holders, lawful permanent residents, diplomats, certain athletes, and individuals deemed to be traveling in the U.S. interest are exempt. The changes take effect on January 1, 2026.
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