Travelers react to the latest travel ban from President Trump
“Pros and cons.” Travelers in Los Angeles responded to the news of President Donald Trump’s travel ban impacting nearly 20 countries.
- President Trump isssued a travel ban on foreign nationals from 12 countries and partially restricted those from 7 others.
- The ban affects travel from countries including Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela, potentially impacting communities in Florida.
- Travelers from fully banned countries will likely be denied entry, while those from partially restricted countries face additional scrutiny.
President Donald Trump this week revived a controversial travel ban on foreign nationals coming to the U.S. from 12 countries, and partially suspended travel on seven more.
Trump claimed the citizens of the countries pose “national security risks.” The ban is the latest in several initiatives from the Trump administration aimed at cracking down on immigration, some of which have already hit Florida.
The restrictions, which are scheduled to go into effect June 9, are poised to impact communities with a significant footprint in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Many people traveling to the United States from Haiti, Cuba and Venezuela, included in the June 4 proclamation, arrive at airports in South Florida.
So what happens if they arrive after the ban goes into effect? What to know:
Arriving in the U.S. from restricted countries: What happens?
Travelers from the fully banned countries who attempt to enter the U.S. after the ban takes effect will likely be denied boarding by airlines or turned away upon arrival in the U.S. Those from partially restricted countries may face additional scrutiny, delays, or denial of entry, depending on their visa type and purpose of travel.
Individuals from the affected countries who have already purchased tickets to travel to the U.S. should consult with their airlines and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. While some exceptions exist, most travelers from the fully banned countries are expected to be denied entry. Those from partially restricted countries may still be allowed to travel, subject to additional screening and requirements.
Travelers are advised to review the latest guidance from the U.S. Department of State and consult with immigration attorneys if they have concerns about their eligibility to enter the U.S. under the new proclamation.
Cuba and Venezuela under partial travel restriction: What does that mean?
Trump’s travel ban suspended the entrance of Cuban and Venezuelan nationals with the following visas: B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M and J.
The B-1 visas are granted for business and B-2 for tourism. F visas are for international students, M visas are for people participating in cultural exchanges, and those for academic research are type J.
For Cuba, the White House said the Cuban government does not share sufficient law-enforcement information with the United States, and has historically refused to accept back its removable nationals. Cuba had a business and tourist visa overstay rate of 8% and other student visas of 19%, Trump officials said.
The order labels Cuba “a state sponsor of terrorism.”
For Venezuela, the Trump administration said the country lacks a competent or cooperative central authority for issuing passports or civil documents, and it does not have appropriate screening and vetting measures. Venezuela has historically refused to accept back its nationals.
Venezuela had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 10%, according to the Overstay Report.
Trump travel ban list: Which countries face restrictions?
Foreign nationals from the following countries are restricted and limited from entering the country, per the proclamation:
- Afghanistan
- Burma
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Iran
- Libya
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Yemen
The following countries are under a partial travel suspension:
- Burundi
- Cuba
- Laos
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- Turkmenistan
- Venezuela
Where are the travel ban countries? See the map.
What are the exceptions?
The White House’s order also details which nationals from the 19 countries will be able to keep traveling to the United States.
- All permanent U.S. residents.
- People with already existing student visas.
- Afghan citizens who have migrant visas.
- Athletes coming to compete in U.S. sporting events, such as the soccer World Cup in 2026 and the Olympics in 2028.
- Exceptions could also be granted on a case-by-case basis if the person is of national interest to the United States.
Can U.S. citizens still travel to Cuba and other restricted countries?
Yes. The Trump travel ban applies to nationals from those countries, not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. However, each country may have its own separate travel regulations based on other political factors.
Travel to Cuba is allowed for some short-term purposes, but not for tourist activities. Haiti is currently under a “do not travel” advisory as of September 2024 due to kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and limited health care. Venezuela is also under a “do not travel advisory,” which was reissued May 12, 2025, to emphasize the extreme danger to U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Venezuela.”
Even though the ban does not affect current visa holders who are outside the country, attorneys say they would urge those people to return to the United States as soon as possible with a looming threat of more visas being revoked.
People from the 19 countries with existing visas that are expired or are set to expire will not likely see them renewed, they said.
Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@gannett.com. Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @kinseycrowley.bsky.social.
