Monday, 16 June 2025 14:04

FULL LIST: Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, 33 other countries facing potential US visa ban

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a major expansion of his administration’s travel ban to include Nigeria and citizens from 35 additional countries.

According to a report by The Washington Post, the proposed list was outlined in a State Department memo and would significantly broaden the scope of restrictions introduced earlier this month.

Of the 36 countries identified, 25 are in Africa, underscoring the potential impact on the continent.

The memo, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, gives the affected governments a 60-day ultimatum to comply with newly established security and information-sharing benchmarks set by the U.S. State Department.

It also mandates that each country submit an initial action plan by 8 a.m. on Wednesday, outlining steps they will take to meet these requirements.

 

The document cited concerns over the inability of some countries to issue reliable identity or civil documents, often due to weak central governments or systemic fraud. It also flagged others for having a high number of nationals who overstay their U.S. visas.

Here are 36 countries facing a potential US visa ban:

1. Angola

2. Antigua and Barbuda

3. Benin

4. Bhutan

5. Burkina Faso

6. Cabo Verde

7. Cambodia

8. Cameroon

9. Democratic Republic of Congo

10. Djibouti

11. Dominica

12. Ethiopia

 

13. Egypt

14. Gabon

15. Gambia

16. Ghana

17. Ivory Coast

18. Kyrgyzstan

19. Liberia

20. Malawi

21. Mauritania

22. Niger

23. Nigeria

24. Saint Kitts and Nevis

25. Saint Lucia

26. Sao Tome and Principe

27. Senegal

28. South Sudan

29. Syria

30. Tanzania

31. Tonga

32. Tuvalu

33. Uganda

34. Vanuatu

35. Zambia

36. Zimbabwe

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