The United States (US) is planning to impose a travel ban on citizens of 43 countries. The restrictions would be broader than the ones imposed during the first term of Donald Trump.
As per the draft list, these countries will be divided into three categories.
Total travel ban to the US for citizens of 11 countries
The countries will be divided into three lists: red, orange, and yellow.
As per the New York Times, citizens of the countries listed in the red list will be barred from entering the US. The tentative red list includes:
- Afghanistan
- Bhutan
- Cuba
- Iran
- Libya
- North Korea
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Although the list was developed by the State Department, changes are likely as it is being reviewed by officials.
Other two lists
Apart from the list of countries whose citizens may face a total travel ban to the US, there are two other lists. The first list, termed as ‘orange,’ includes 10 countries whose affluent business travelers might be allowed to travel to the US. However, ordinary citizens from these countries are likely to face hurdles while applying for visas.
The countries on the list are:
- Belarus
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Pakistan
- Russia
- Sierra Leone
- South Sudan
- Turkmenistan
The proposal also includes a draft ‘yellow’ list of 22 countries. These countries may get 60 days to clear up perceived deficiencies. The countries are:
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Chad
- Republic of Congo
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Dominica
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gambia
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Vanuatu
- Zimbabwe
These lists are still in the draft stage. The final list of countries is likely to be finalized soon.
