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• The new U.S. travel ban affects citizens from 19 countries, with 12 facing a total ban and 7 under partial restriction. These 19 nations represent a large share of global migration pathways and visa applications to the U.S.
• Travel volumes from these countries were significant in previous years, with over 1.5 million nonimmigrant visas granted to their citizens in 2023. That number is expected to fall drastically in the months following the ban’s implementation on June 9.

What Happened?

On June 4, 2025, the Trump administration announced a sweeping new travel ban.

The executive order fully restricts entry into the United States for citizens of 12 countries. It also imposed limited on seven other countries.

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This reinstates and expands the initial Trump travel ban of 2017, which was widely criticised for targeting Muslim-majority nations.

Which Countries Are Affected?

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These countries face increased security checks, longer visa approval times, and heightened screening.

U.S. officials have stated that the list is subject to revision based on national security reviews.

When Does It Start?

The order takes effect on June 9, 2025. U.S. embassies and consulates have already begun issuing guidance to airlines and visa applicants.

Travellers from countries under full restrictions will not be allowed entry regardless of visa status.

Those from partially restricted nations will face extra scrutiny and may experience significant delays.

Who Is Impacted?

The ban applies to:

• Immigrants
• Tourists
• Students
• Business travellers
• Dual nationals, depending on the embassy’s discretion and travel route

Visa holders already in the U.S. are not immediately affected but may face restrictions when renewing or re-entering.

Families with mixed nationalities or individuals with ties to restricted countries should prepare for added administrative checks.

Legal and Government Response

U.S. civil liberties groups have signalled legal challenges. The Biden-era repeal of the original travel ban had briefly opened up international mobility.

Trump’s administration argues the order is necessary to “protect national security and public safety”.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld similar travel restrictions in 2018, making a quick legal reversal unlikely.

Impact on Global Movement

Travellers from listed countries will be most directly affected. Those from neighbouring or demographically similar countries may also face added scrutiny.

• Wait times for visa interviews and approvals are expected to increase globally.
• Major airlines may reroute or revise services from affected regions.
• Tourism and study abroad programmes may face disruptions.

Travel agents and universities are advising flexible travel and contingency planning.

What This Means for Global Businesses

For brands with international teams:

• Staff from banned nations will be unable to attend US meetings or events.
• Visas for global talent may encounter processing difficulties.
• Creative and technical teams may need remote collaboration tools.

UK-based companies should prepare for:

• Adjustments to global marketing and event calendars
• Relocation or deferral of U.S.-based assignments
• Increased reliance on non-U.S. hubs for operations

Industries especially impacted include:

• Tech
• Advertising and media
• Higher education
• Event production

How Major Brands Have Responded in the Past

During the original 2017 ban:

• Google and Microsoft paused outbound travel for international staff
• Airbnb offered housing support for those stranded
• Multinationals issued legal guidance and internal HR updates

We may see similar internal adjustments and external responses as the June 2025 order takes effect.

What You Can Do Now

If you are an individual traveller:

• Check the U.S. embassy website in your nation for official updates.
• Delay non-urgent travel plans.
• Prepare documents for dual nationals and difficult instances.

If you manage a team or business:

• Audit your team’s visa and travel dependencies
• Coordinate with HR and legal on short-term response plans
• Consider alternative destinations for events and meetings

Context for UK Audiences

The UK is a global hub for migration, education, and creative industries. While not directly affected by US legislation, many UK-based professions and businesses collaborate closely with persons from the named nations.

UK universities, law firms, agencies, and tech firms should prepare for:

• Temporary delays in U.S. joint initiatives
• Client or employee concerns related to mobility
• Diplomatic or legal overlap in cross-border collaborations

Final Note

The June 2025 travel ban may be among the widest-reaching restrictions in terms of U.S. entry in recent years.

It affects individuals, institutions, and international engagement.

For UK companies, especially the cross-border ones, it is now time to reassess policies, consider travel possibilities, and react with clarity and compassion.