In response to travel bans imposed by Donald Trump, several countries have prohibited US citizens from entering their borders.
The visa restrictions set forth by Trump affect approximately 39 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Speaking on the ‘restrictions and limitations imposed’, the White House previously stated: “It is the president’s duty to take action to ensure that those seeking to enter our country will not harm the American people.”
Countries facing complete bans include Afghanistan, Iran, Haiti, Syria, Somalia, Libya, and individuals with documents from the Palestinian Authority, among others, while some countries are subject to partial restrictions.
In response, some nations have implemented reciprocal measures, with Mali and Burkina Faso being the latest to prohibit American entry.
Yet, these are not the sole regions where US citizens face difficulties in visiting.
While outright travel bans are one aspect, Americans are also restricted from traveling to countries currently under US government sanctions.
Many of these nations are under a Level Four ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory from the State Department, the highest level of travel restriction.
A Level Four advisory indicates that a country is considered either hostile to the US or highly perilous due to war or instability.
For instance, Russia faces this restriction due to its adversarial stance toward the US, whereas Ukraine is restricted because it remains an active war zone.
Although Level Four advisories are not outright bans, they serve as a warning that traveling to these countries poses significant risks for US citizens.
Moreover, US citizens are prohibited from visiting North Korea due to these restrictions.
Travel to Cuba is also limited, with US citizens permitted entry only for specific reasons such as family visits, government business, journalism, professional or educational pursuits, religious activities, humanitarian projects, or to support the Cuban people.
In summary, there are certain locations where US citizens are completely banned from traveling, while there are others where travel is allowed but may not be advisable.