Alerts12.23.25
New U.S. Travel Restrictions Include 20 Additional Countries and Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026
Highlights
- On Jan. 1, 2026, recent changes to the list of U.S. full and partial travel restrictions will go into effect.
- The updated list adds restrictions for nationals of 20 countries, as well as individuals holding travel documents issued through Palestinian Authority.
- For the previously listed countries, many have moved from partial to full restrictions while nationals of Turkmenistan will be downgraded from full to partial entry limitations.
Citing continued security concerns, the United States announced an expansion of entry restrictions on Dec. 16, 2025 that includes 20 additional countries, as well as holders of Palestinian-issued travel documents. The announcement also heightened restrictions for select countries previously subject to partial restrictions while lessening restrictions for one nation. All changes will go into effect on Jan 1, 2026.
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