{"id":15062,"date":"2025-08-21T09:41:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T19:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/issmanoa\/?page_id=15062"},"modified":"2025-12-19T10:31:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T20:31:57","slug":"travel-ban","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/issmanoa\/?page_id=15062","title":{"rendered":"Travel Bans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-15062\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-15062-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15062-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15062-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"widget-title\">Expansion of U.S. Travel and Visa Restrictions (Effective Jan 1, 2026)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><em>Effective Date<\/em>: 12:01 a.m. EST, January 1, 2026, Local Hawai\u02bbi Time: 7:01 p.m. HST, December 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>On December 16, 2025, a new Presidential Proclamation was issued that significantly expands U.S. travel restrictions to 39 countries and individuals with Palestinian Authority travel documents. These measures impact visa issuance and U.S. entry for students (F), exchange visitors (J), and their dependents (F-2\/J-2). As outlined in the Presidential Proclamation, the suspension of entry to the U.S. is applicable only to nationals of the listed countries who:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">are outside the U.S. on January 01, 2026 12:01 am eastern standard time, and<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">do not have a valid visa on January 01, 2026 12:01 am eastern standard time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Affected Country Lists<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Full Entry Ban - Entry is suspended for all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa holders (including F and J).\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Newly Added: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria, Laos, and Sierra Leone.<\/li>\n<li>Special Designation: Palestinian Authority travel documents.<\/li>\n<li>Original List (Still in Effect): Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Partial Entry Restrictions - Entry is suspended for those seeking B, F, M, and J visas. Other visa types may face reduced validity (e.g., single-entry visas).\n<ul>\n<li>Newly Added: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Ivory Coast, Dominica, Gabon, Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Original List (Still in Effect): Burundi, Cuba, Togo, and Venezuela.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><i>Note: Turkmenistan's nonimmigrant restrictions have been lifted; however, immigrant visa bans remain.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Critical Technical Warnings<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Automatic Visa Revalidation (AVR) Suspended: If you are a national of an affected country, you are likely ineligible for AVR. Do not travel to Canada, Mexico, or adjacent islands with an expired visa expecting to re-enter the U.S.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Dependents (F-2\/J-2): These restrictions apply equally to your dependents. Ensure their documents are reviewed alongside yours.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reduced Visa Validity: For Partial Ban countries, even if a visa is granted (e.g., for H-1B), the State Department has been directed to issue them for the shortest duration possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Safest Option: Stay in the U.S.<\/h3>\n<p>The most secure way to maintain your status is to remain physically present in the U.S. If you are currently in the U.S. and your visa has expired, do not travel abroad, as you will likely be unable to renew your visa to return.<\/p>\n<h3>If You Are Currently Abroad<\/h3>\n<p>We strongly recommend that you return to the U.S. before 7:01 p.m. HST on December 31, 2025. Re-entering before the effective date minimizes the risk of enhanced screening, secondary inspection, or entry denial at the airport.<\/p>\n<h3>Consult with ISS<\/h3>\n<p>Because these regulations are complex, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.star.hawaii.edu\/appointment\/login.jsp?groupId=iss\">scheduling an appointment<\/a> with an ISS Advisor for personalized guidance.<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<h3>Resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/fact-sheets\/2025\/12\/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states\/\">White House Fact Sheet<\/a>: Detailed summary of the new countries and security rationales.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2025\/12\/19\/2025-23570\/restricting-and-limiting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states\">Federal Register: Proclamation 10998<\/a>: The official legal text.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nafsa.org\/regulatory-information\/proclamation-december-16-2025-travel-ban-effective-january-1-2026\">NAFSA Regulatory Update<\/a>: Professional analysis for the international education community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Legal Disclaimer<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This webpage offers general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration regulations are subject to sudden change. Students and scholars with specific immigration status concerns or complex travel histories should consult with an experienced immigration attorney.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-15062-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"widget-title\">Travel Ban\/ Restrictions (Effective June 9, 2025)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Wednesday, June 4, a Presidential Proclamation was issued announcing new restrictions on the entry of certain foreign nationals into the U.S. These travel restrictions take effect on <\/span><strong>June 9, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This proclamation primarily impacts nationals of the designated countries who are currently <\/span><strong>outside the U.S.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><strong>do not<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have a valid visa on the effective date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Full Ban Countries<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Entry for immigrants and nonimmigrants is fully suspended for nationals of the following countries:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afghanistan \u2022 Burma (Myanmar) \u2022 Chad \u2022 Republic of the Congo \u2022 Equatorial Guinea \u2022 Eritrea \u2022 Haiti \u2022 Iran \u2022 Libya \u2022 Somalia \u2022 Sudan \u2022 Yemen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Partial Ban Countries<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Entry is suspended for immigrants and nonimmigrants on B-1, B-2, F, M, and J visas for nationals of the following countries:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burundi \u2022 Cuba \u2022 Laos \u2022 Sierra Leone \u2022 Togo \u2022 Turkmenistan \u2022 Venezuela<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who is likely not affected?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You are likely not affected by this proclamation if you are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the U.S. on June 9, 2025.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside the U.S. but hold a valid visa issued before June 9, 2025.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proclamation specifically states that no visa issued before June 9, 2025, will be revoked solely due to this proclamation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Guidance for Affected Individuals<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are a national of one of the countries listed above, these new travel restrictions may directly affect your ability to enter the U.S. We highly recommend you seek guidance from an ISS advisor before finalizing any international travel plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/fact-sheets\/2025\/06\/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-restricts-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-united-states-from-foreign-terrorists-and-other-national-security-and-public-safety-threats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White House Fact Sheet on the Proclamation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nafsa.org\/regulatory-information\/presidential-proclamation-orders-travel-bans-19-countries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAFSA: Presidential Proclamation Orders Travel Bans on 19 Countries<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This information is intended to provide general guidance and should not be considered legal advice. The application of laws and government policies may vary based on individual circumstances. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, ISS disclaims all liability for any reliance on this content. This publication does not replace the direct reading of official government guidance or a consultation with a licensed immigration attorney.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effective Date: 12:01 a.m. EST, January 1, 2026, Local Hawai\u02bbi Time: 7:01 p.m. HST, December 31, 2025 On December 16, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":14383,"menu_order":-1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[77],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15062","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-travel-pages","post"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Travel Bans - International Student Services<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/issmanoa\/?page_id=15062\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Travel Bans - 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