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Haiti: full entry suspension. The US cites high visa overstay rates, weak law-enforcement information sharing, and national security concerns.
Iran: full entry suspension. The US cites Iran being a state sponsor of terrorism, poor cooperation on security vetting, and failure to accept removable nationals.
Côte d’Ivoire / Ivory Coast: partial restriction, not a total ban. It mainly affects immigrant visas, tourist/business visas, and student/exchange visas. The US cites visa overstay rates.
Senegal: partial restriction, not a total ban. It mainly affects immigrant visas, tourist/business visas, and student/exchange visas. The US cites visa overstay rates.
Important detail: this does not mean World Cup teams are banned. Athletes, team members, coaches, necessary support staff, and immediate relatives travelling for the World Cup are exempt. This mainly affects ordinary fans who need new visitor visas.
Sources: White House Presidential Proclamation, 4 June 2025; White House Presidential Proclamation, 16 December 2025; Reuters explainer on the travel ban.
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