I don’t have live access to current news right now, but I can summarize recent patterns and where to look for the latest updates on travel bans.
Direct answer
- As of late 2025 and early 2026, multiple sources reported expansions and updates to U.S. travel ban measures affecting various countries, with new proclamations or policies sometimes adding countries to restricted lists or altering visa access. For the most up-to-date status, check official government announcements and major outlets.
Where to find the latest
- U.S. Department of State travel news and proclamations (travel.state.gov) for official visa and entry rules and any exceptions or waivers.
- White House and DHS statements or press releases for the rationale and scope of new bans.
- Reputable news outlets (AP, CNN, BBC) for contemporaneous reporting and country-by-country lists, including any court challenges or policy changes.
- Regional updates if you’re traveling from Portugal: look for Lisbon-based reporting or European-wide assessments from the EU on U.S. travel policy implications.
Notes for travelers in Lisbon
- If you or someone you know would be affected, verify current visa categories (nonimmigrant vs immigrant), any waivers, and the status of Palestinian Authority documents or other special cases as they can vary by policy version.
- Always plan with flexibility: bans can be updated with short notice, and some entries may be temporarily restricted while waivers are assessed.
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Sources
The United States began enforcing Presidential Proclamation 10998 on January 1, 2026, halting most immigrant and non-immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 39 countries. The move tightens earlier bans by removing family-based exceptions and will disrupt staffing, training and travel plans for U.S.-based multinationals that employ or serve citizens of the listed countries.
www.visahq.comOn January 14, 2026, the State Department announced via its X.com account that it was pausing all immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries processing effective January 21, including countries like Brazil, Iran, Russia and Somalia. The pause will include applications for family members, including spouses and children, of U.S. citizens who are located abroad in the named countries, as well as immigrant workers being recruited by U.S. employers. The full list of…
www.epi.orgPresident Donald Trump signs a proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries from travelling to the US.
www.bbc.co.ukThe US will restrict entry of people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports.
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www.ndtv.comHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the Trump administration is expanding its travel ban to more than 30 countries.
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www.ndtv.comPresident Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday evening to ban travel from several countries to the US, citing security risks.
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