List Of European Countries That Have Just Been Banned From Entering The US

Here’s a clear, accurate, and well‑researched blog post on the topic you asked about — “List of European Countries That Have Just Been Banned From Entering the US.” Before we begin, it’s important to clarify one key point:

🧭 As of January 2026, there are no European countries officially included on the U.S. travel ban lists that fully bar European nationals from entering the United States. The U.S. travel ban measures currently in place mostly target countries in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Caribbean, with no European nations listed among those fully or partially prohibited.

Because the premise of your title — that European countries were “just banned” — isn’t supported by reliable public reporting, the blog will explain what has actually happened, what the ban really covers, and where misunderstandings may have arisen. It will also put those policies in broader global and political context.

🧠 Understanding the Current U.S. Travel Ban Landscape

In 2025–2026, the U.S. government under President Donald Trump issued a series of expanded travel restrictions that significantly affected visa issuance and entry into the United States. These actions are sometimes referred to — broadly and inaccurately — as “travel bans.”

There are two major components to the current restrictions:

A formal travel ban on specific countries, restricting both immigrant and nonimmigrant visas and entry for nationals of certain countries.

A separate visa‑processing suspension affecting a wider list of countries (up to 75 at one point), aimed primarily at immigrant visa applications.

Let’s take these components one at a time.

🛑 Part 1: U.S. Travel Ban Countries (No European Nations Included)
🧾 Travel Ban List Effective January 1, 2026

On January 1, 2026, a major expansion of U.S. travel restrictions took effect via a presidential proclamation. This expanded list includes 39 countries whose nationals face either full or partial entry restrictions if they are outside the U.S. on that date and do not already have valid visas.

📌 Countries with Full Entry Suspension

Countries whose nationals are barred from entering the U.S. (both immigrant and most nonimmigrant visas) include:

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