Trump places Nigeria, 14 others on partial travel restrictions to US

UPDATED: US imposes partial travel ban on Nigerians, suspends entry for several visa categories

The White House announced the new restrictions in a statement published on its website on Tuesday.

Trump places Nigeria, 14 others on partial travel restrictions to US

The United States has partially suspended the issuance of immigrant and non-immigrant visas to Nigeria and 14 other countries, citing concerns about Boko Haram and the Islamic State.

Trump Adds Nigeria to Partial U.S. Travel Restrictions as New Ban Takes Effect January 2026

President Trump has expanded America’s travel restrictions, placing Nigeria on a list of countries facing partial entry limitations as part of a broader tightening of immigration controls set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The new measures, announced on December 16, 2025, mark a significant escalation of U.S. travel policy under Trump’s second term, with several countries subjected to outright bans and others, including Nigeria, facing selec…

"Trump Imposes Partial Travel Ban On Nigeria Over Boko Haram, ISIS Presence" — Cites 5.56% Visa Overstay Rate, Screening Difficulties

United States President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation imposing partial travel restrictions on Nigeria and 14 other countries, citing terrorist presence and visa overstay concerns. The proclamation, titled “Strengthening National Security Through Common Sense Restrictions Based on Data,” expands and strengthens entry restrictions on nationals from countries with demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, …