Travel ban 2025: Travel and visa policies are constantly changing around the world. Many countries have recently imposed restrictions on tourists and migrants due to security, migration control and health reasons. The most discussed among these is the decisions of the US and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which have tightened visa rules for citizens of many countries. Let us tell you in detail about it.

America’s travel ban

The US issued a complete entry on citizens of 12 countries in June 2025 by issuing Proclamation 10949. These countries include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Irritriya, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Citizens of these countries will no longer be able to come to America on any type of visa.

Apart from this, the US has imposed partial sanctions on 7 other countries Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leon, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. This means that citizens of these countries will not be given admission in certain visa categories. However, already valid visa holders, permanent residents and some family or sports events have been exempted. The US administration says that this step has been taken keeping in mind national security and public security. In countries where the ban has been banned, the identity check system is weak, the rate of visa overstay is higher and many times the citizens are reluctant to withdraw.

UAE visa ban

After America, UAE is also in the headlines. According to some media reports, UAE has laid a temporary ban on new tourist and work visa application for citizens of 9 countries of Africa and Asia. This list includes Afghanistan, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Sudan and Uganda.

However, this information has not yet been officially confirmed by the UAE government. The embassies of some countries have denied this news and called it a rumor. But it is being said in reports that this step has been taken to prevent security concerns, document fraud and illegal migration, it is to be noted that this ban has been stated to be applicable only to the new visa application. People who have already valid visas can travel to UAE.

Why are travel ban growing?

These steps of America and UAE show that now many countries want to keep a strict monitoring on their borders. The challenges related to migration, security concerns and international politics are becoming the main reasons behind such decisions. Since the epidemic, many countries have strictly strictly tightened their visa policy so that both health and safety can be controlled.

It has become necessary for the people traveling to check the latest official guidelines before applying for a visa in any country. The US has implemented it as a legal and official order, while the UAE case is currently based on media reports. Despite this, both incidents are an indication that in the coming time more countries can tighten their visa policies.

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According to an order issued by US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time), H-1B visa holders will be prevented from entering the US from Sunday (21 September), until his employer has paid an annual fee of US $ 1 lakh (about Rs 88 lakh) for each employee.

Under this order, this visa entry restriction and fee rule will apply to both new and existing H-1B visa holders. For the new H-1-1B visa or H-1B expansion, payment of $ 1 lakh will be required and after that it will be mandatory to pay this fee every year.

The period of ban has been told that this rule will remain in force for 12 months, but it can be extended on the recommendation of federal immigration agencies. If it is extended, this ban will continue for FY 2027 H-1B cap petition approved foreign employees.

Both companies and employees may have heavy

This step may have a huge impact to both companies and employees. The Trump administration has instructed companies to pay 1 million dollars of annual fee for every H-1B employee. This increased fee has been applied to prevent the systematic misuse of the H-1B program. Earlier this administrative fee was only $ 1,500. This new order can create instability in Big Tech companies and employees are being advised to stay in America or return early.

Its effect on Indian employees can be deeper. According to the USCIS data, around 4 lakh H-1B visas issued between October 2022 and September 2023 are 72% Indians. New York-based Immigration Advocate Cyrus Mehta has warned that many H-1B holders present in India will not be able to reach America till the time limit (September 21 midnight), as it is not possible to reach on time from direct flight. He said that H-1B holders may be trapped out of America on business or holiday if they do not reach America in time.

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Saudi arabia ban on indian visa: There is no ban on Indian citizens going to Saudi Arabia. Government sources have given information in this regard on Monday (June 9, 2025). He said that no notification has been issued by the Saudi government regarding the ban on the Saudi visit of Indian citizens.

However, this clarification of government sources came when some reports claimed that the Saudi government has banned the visit of Indians there. The government source said, “Temporary sanctions are usually imposed on short -term visas to avoid congestion during Haj pilgrimage, which end with the completion of Haj pilgrimage.”

Temporary restrictions were imposed on 14 countries including India, Pakistan

It is noteworthy that recently Saudi Arabia banned Saudi visas for 14 countries of the world including India, Pakistan. After this report came to light, such rumors started flying that Saudi Arabia’s relations with India are not good, so Saudi Arabia has banned Indian people from going to Saudi.

The Saudi government took this decision during the Haj season to prevent unauthorized people from entering Mecca and Madina and performing Haj without Haj permits. However, this ban was not effective on those who went to Saudi Arabia for Haj with Haj visas.

Many types of visas were imposed temporary ban

The government of Saudi Arabia announced a temporary ban for citizens of 14 countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh. Under this ban, Saudi temporarily banned the release of Umrah, Business and Family Visits for people of all 14 countries. Because during the Haj season, people used to reach Saudi Arabia through other visas and used to perform Hajj in Mecca unofficially.

(With input of PTI)

Israel-france: Just two days before the visit to Israel and Palestinian areas, 27 French MPs and local leaders were told that their visas had been canceled.

According to the news agency AFP, the group consisted of French leftist, pro -environmental and communist parties. He said that his aim was to promote international cooperation and peace through this visit.

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The French Consulate in Jerusalem called these MPs for a five -day official visit, but the Israeli Ministry canceled their visa under a special law. This law allows the government to prevent such people from entering the country, which are considered to be a threat to national security.

Visa of these people canceled

Those canceled visas by Israel included the National Assembly deputy such as Francois Rafin, Alexis Corbier, Julie Ogen, Communist Deputy Soumya Boruha and Senator Marien Margate. Apart from this, there were also Mayor and other local officials. These MPs and officials issued a joint statement, in which they described the move as collective punishment and a big rift in diplomatic relationships.

This request to French President Macron

He requested French President Macron to react and ensure that Israel would change its decision. MPs also said that their political parties have been supporting the Palestinian state for a long time, as Macron recently did. He also said that France can recognize the state of Palestinian at the international summit to be held in June. Earlier this month, Israel had deported two British MPs at Tel Aviv Airport.