- Trump Imposes New Travel Restrictions on Nigeria, 14 Other Countries
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The policy limits immigrant and selected non immigrant visas.
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Several countries face full bans following new security assessments.
President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation expanding travel restrictions to the United States, adding Nigeria and 14 other countries to a list facing partial entry limitations.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the proclamation was signed on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as part of the administration’s policy to tighten entry standards and strengthen national security measures. The latest move places additional focus on countries in Africa while extending full restrictions to several others based on updated security assessments.
Nigeria is among the 15 countries newly placed under partial travel limitations. Others on the list are Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Senegal, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Under the administration’s earlier policy introduced in June 2025, partial restrictions generally include a ban on all immigrant visas that lead to lawful permanent residency, as well as limitations on certain non immigrant visas. These affected categories often include tourist, business, student and exchange visas such as B 1, B 2, F, M and J visas.
The proclamation also maintains full travel restrictions on 12 countries previously classified as high risk. These are Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
In addition, full restrictions have been imposed on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria following recent security reviews. Individuals holding travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority are also affected. Laos and Sierra Leone, previously under partial restrictions, have now been moved to the full restriction category. Partial restrictions remain in place for Burundi, Cuba, Togo and Venezuela.
The policy lifts non immigrant visa bans on Turkmenistan, citing improved cooperation with the United States, while immigrant visa restrictions remain.
Exemptions apply to lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, diplomats, athletes and individuals whose entry is deemed to serve United States national interests.
