United States begins implementing a new set of visa-issuance and entry restrictions under Presidential Proclamation 10998, expanding a prior June 2025 policy.
The U.S. Department of State says the measures fully or partially suspend visa issuance and entry for nationals of 39 countries, and also apply to people using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority.
The administration frames the restrictions as security-focused—aimed at countries it says have serious gaps in identity management, information sharing, and vetting, alongside concerns such as overstay rates and non-cooperation on removals.
What changed at 12:01 a.m. ET on January 1
The most important operational point for travelers is that the proclamation
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