The Trump administration is considering imposing partial travel bans on Pakistan and 25 other countries unless they address U.S. security concerns within 60 days, according to a memo reviewed by Reuters. These proposed measures are part of a broader initiative to strengthen screening procedures for foreign nationals entering the United States.
Reuters reports that the administration is contemplating entry restrictions on citizens from multiple countries. A U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the plan, and the memo outlines the proposal, which divides 41 countries into three categories.
The first group includes countries like Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba, and North Korea, whose citizens could face a total visa ban. The second group, including Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, and South Sudan, may face partial restrictions, potentially affecting tourist, student, and other visa types.
The third group, which includes 26 countries such as Pakistan, Turkmenistan, and Belarus, will have 60 days to address U.S. security concerns. Failure to make necessary improvements could lead to partial entry restrictions on citizens from these countries.
A U.S. official emphasized that the list is not final and has not yet been approved by the administration.
This move follows President Donald Trump’s executive order issued on January 20, which called for tighter security vetting for foreign nationals entering the U.S. The order directs cabinet members to submit a list by March 21 of countries that should face full or partial entry bans due to insufficient screening measures.
