Information about the travel ban for people who are outside the US and from “partially restricted” countries
In a Nutshell
This article explains what the recent U.S. travel ban means for people who are outside of the U.S. and from “partially restricted” countries. The “partly restricted” country list includes Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Written by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP). Legally reviewed by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).
Updated on July 08, 2025
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This article explains what the recent U.S. travel ban means for people who are outside of the U.S. and from “partially restricted” countries. The “partly restricted” country list includes Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
It’s important to remember that:
Whether you or your family member can enter the U.S. depends on a lot of different factors, including the type of visa you applied for and the country you are from, and where you are currently located.Every case is different. If you have a question about how this affects you specifically, you should talk to an immigration lawyer.If you want general information about the travel ban, click here.
If you’re from another country on the travel ban list, click here.
If you’re from one of these countries but you’re inside the U.S., click here.