Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia is among 22 countries that may face visa restrictions from the United States if it fails to address certain security and immigration-related concerns within 60 days, according to a draft proposal under consideration by the Trump administration.
The proposed measures, which have not yet been finalized, categorize affected nations based on varying levels of visa restrictions. Some countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and North Korea, face a full visa suspension. Others, such as Eritrea and Haiti, may see restrictions on tourist and student visas. Liberia is listed among the countries recommended for partial suspension if they do not resolve perceived deficiencies.
The concerns outlined in the draft include inadequate sharing of traveler information with U.S. authorities, weak security practices for passport issuance, and the sale of citizenship to individuals from banned countries, which could create loopholes in existing travel restrictions.
If implemented, the policy could greatly impact Liberians traveling to the U.S. for business, education, and family visits. Liberia’s government has yet to issue an official response to the proposal, but immigration analysts warn that failure to comply with U.S. security expectations could result in harsher travel restrictions.
