U.S. President Donald Trump introduced new travel bans and restrictions targeting 19 countries, citing security and immigration concerns as the main reasons for the decision.

According to the Trump administration, the move was prompted by what it described as weak traveler vetting systems in some countries, the presence of terrorist groups within their borders, and a lack of cooperation in accepting deported nationals. Some countries were also flagged for high numbers of citizens who overstayed their U.S. visas.

12 Countries Fully Banned from U.S. Travel

Among the 12 countries banned outright from entering the United States are several African nations. These include:

• Chad

• Equatorial Guinea

• Eritrea

• Libya

• Republic of the Congo

• Somalia

• Sudan

Also affected by the full ban are:

• Afghanistan

• Haiti

• Iran

• Myanmar

• Yemen

7 Countries Face Travel Restrictions
In addition to the bans, seven countries were placed under strict travel restrictions, limiting or delaying visa processing:

• Burundi

• Sierra Leone

• Togo

Other restricted nations include:

• Cuba

• Laos

• Turkmenistan

• Venezuela