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The US has dramatically expanded travel restrictions to 39 countries effective January 1, 2026, affecting roughly 1 in 5 legal immigrants. New biometric requirements for all non-citizens begin December 26, 2025, with facial recognition becoming mandatory at all US ports of entry.
The Trump administration dramatically expanded travel restrictions on December 16, 2025, adding 20 countries to the ban list for a total of 39 nations affected. Combined with mandatory biometric collection starting December 26, these changes represent the most significant overhaul of U.S. immigration policy in decades.
Major travel restrictions updates in December 2025 include the US expanding its travel ban from 19 to 30+ countries following the DC National Guard shooting, new biometric entry requirements starting December 26, and the EU's Entry/Exit System now operational across Europe. Travelers must prepare for significant changes affecting visa applications and border crossings worldwide.
The US is expanding its travel ban from 19 to over 30 countries while mandatory biometric collection for all non-citizens begins December 26, 2025. The EU's Entry/Exit System is now operational, and the UK requires ETAs for all American travelers. These travel restrictions updates affect millions of international travelers this holiday season.
The latest travel restrictions updates for December 2025 include major US immigration policy changes with expanded travel bans affecting 30+ countries, mandatory biometric collection starting December 26, and new EU Entry/Exit System requirements now in effect across Schengen borders.
Major travel restrictions updates for December 2025 include the US expanding its travel ban from 19 to potentially 32 countries, USCIS freezing immigration applications for affected nationals, and the EU's Entry/Exit System now requiring biometric data from all non-EU travelers. These changes affect millions of travelers worldwide.
Major travel restrictions updates in December 2025 include the US expanding its travel ban from 19 to potentially 32 countries, mandatory 5-year social media disclosure for visa-waiver travelers from 42 nations, and the EU's biometric Entry/Exit System now collecting fingerprints at borders. These changes affect millions of international travelers planning trips to the US and Europe.
The Trump administration announces expansion of travel restrictions to over 30 countries while USCIS freezes 1.4 million asylum applications. Meanwhile, the EU Entry/Exit System now requires biometric data from all non-EU visitors entering the Schengen zone.
Major travel restrictions updates are reshaping international travel in December 2025. The US is expanding its travel ban from 19 to over 30 countries, while the UK now requires Americans to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Europe's biometric Entry/Exit System is also rolling out across 29 countries.
Major travel restrictions updates in December 2025 include the US expanding its travel ban to over 30 countries, the EU's biometric Entry/Exit System now operational at border crossings, and new UK ETA requirements for American travelers. Here's everything international travelers need to know before booking their next trip.
Major travel restrictions updates for December 2025 include the US expanding its travel ban to over 30 countries, new biometric requirements starting December 26, and a pause on green card applications from 19 nations. These sweeping changes affect millions of travelers and immigrants worldwide.
The US is expanding its travel ban from 19 to over 30 countries in December 2025, while mandatory biometric collection for all non-citizens including green card holders begins December 26. These sweeping travel restrictions updates affect millions of international travelers and immigrants.
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