When President Donald Trump came into office, he requested the Department of State to compile a list of countries for implementing a travel ban. The 60-day timeframe given by Trump’s administration is about to expire next week. According to the New York Times, the draft list from the Department of State includes 43 countries, with Afghanistan and Syria among the countries on the red list.

President Donald Trump is set to impose a travel ban on citizens of certain countries in his new term, following his actions during his initial presidency. In response to Trump’s request, the Department of State has drafted a list. As reported by the New York Times, the list consists of 43 countries. The draft list indicates that Trump is expanding his travel restrictions compared to his previous term.

11 COUNTRIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE RED CATEGORY Citizens of countries listed in the red category will be barred from entering the United States. According to the New York Times, there are 11 countries in the “red” list. Among these countries are Afghanistan and Syria. Other primarily Muslim countries on the red list include Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The inclusion of North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela on the red list is notable.

LIMITATIONS, NOT BANS, WILL APPLY TO THE ORANGE LIST The orange list contains 10 countries. Notable countries in this list include Russia and Belarus. Pakistan, Turkmenistan, and South Sudan are also part of this list. Restrictions, not bans, will apply to the countries listed, such as Haiti, Laos, and Myanmar. While entry will be permitted for business travelers, immigrant and tourist visas will not be issued.

AFRICAN COUNTRIES FEATURE IN THE YELLOW LIST The yellow list includes 22 countries, mostly from Africa. These countries will be given a 60-day period to address potential threats and rectify deficiencies.

LIST SUBJECT TO CHANGE Department of State sources informed the newspaper that the list was compiled weeks ago. It was noted that there could be changes in the final version of the list expected to be presented to the White House in the coming days. Afghanistan, which was not included in the previous list during Trump’s first term, fell under Taliban control in 2021. Therefore, it is highly anticipated that Afghanistan will face a travel ban in Trump’s new term. The exemption status of current visa holders from this regulation is unknown. The same uncertainty applies to Green Card holders.