Trump Administration Prepares Sweeping Travel Restrictions for 43 Countries

New measures, categorized into red, orange, and yellow lists, aim to address security concerns but raise questions about fairness and global impact.

The policy introduces three-tiered travel restrictions, with total bans for 11 countries on the red list, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Venezuela.
Orange-listed countries, such as Russia and Pakistan, face partial restrictions, allowing visas for wealthy business travelers but banning tourism and immigration.
Countries on the yellow list, including several African and Caribbean nations, have 60 days to improve security cooperation to avoid stricter measures.
The measures target nations with inadequate screening processes and those offering citizenship-by-investment programs, like Vanuatu and St. Lucia.
Critics draw comparisons to Trump's first-term 'Muslim ban,' noting the expanded scope and inclusion of countries like Bhutan and Afghanistan.