US President Donald Trump has announced an expanded set of travel restrictions that impose partial or full limits on entry for citizens of multiple countries, including several across Africa.
Under the presidential proclamation signed on 16 December 2025, the United States has added 15 countries — mostly in sub-Saharan Africa — to a list facing partial travel restrictions.
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Nationals from these countries will face suspended immigrant visas and limitations on key non-immigrant visas such as tourist (B-1/B-2), student (F), and exchange (J) visas unless exemptions apply.
Among those newly included are Nigeria and Tanzania.
The White House fact sheet explains that the policy targets countries where authorities say there are security and documentation challenges, including gaps in screening systems, vetting, and information-sharing with US officials.
It specifically noted concerns such as visa overstays and the presence of extremist groups in some regions as justifications for the restrictions.
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Countries under partial restrictions
Alongside Nigeria and Tanzania, citizens of the following African states are subject to partial travel limits under the new order:
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- Angola
- Benin
- Gabon
- The Gambia
- Malawi
- Mauritania
- Senegal
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Other nations outside Africa — like Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, and Tonga — are also on the partial list.
Full travel suspension list
This update also adds several countries to the list whose citizens face a complete suspension of entry into the United States.
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The newly added include Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria, joining existing countries already fully banned.
Nationals from these countries cannot obtain immigrant or non-immigrant visas for travel to the US, subject to limited waivers or exceptions.
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Policy exemptions
The US government says it is acting on data from its visa Overstay Report, and gaps in identity, screening and information sharing with certain nations.
The White House has says the measure is necessary for national security and effective immigration control.
The restrictions are set to take effect on 1 January 2026, according to officials.
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