President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, issued a new proclamation yesterday, 4th June 2025 – “Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and other National Security & Public Safety Threats“.
The Proclamation fully restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 12 countries found to be deficient with regards to screening and vetting and determined to pose a very high risk to the United States: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
The Proclamation partially restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 7 countries who also pose a high level of risk to the United States: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
The Proclamation includes exceptions for lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, certain visa categories, and individuals whose entry serves U.S. national interests.
The proclamation is effective from next Monday, 9th June 2025. Visas issued prior to the 9th June will not be revoked. For the full proclamation, click here. For the Fact Sheet published by the White House, click here.
General Travel Advice from the Dept. of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
The DFA states that those planning to travel are advised to monitor the website of the US Embassy in Dublin for updates and to consult your travel provider to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet the requirements for travel to the US.
Irish citizens require an ESTA or visa to enter the US. Applications for an ESTA or visa must be made in advance of travel.
A valid passport is required for travel to the US. Passport cards cannot be used. Ireland has an agreement with the US that allows you to enter on a current passport up to the actual date of expiration – so your Irish passport needs to be valid only for the duration of your stay in the US.
For more information on ESTAs, Visas and Passports
The DFA states that the vast majority of visits to the United States pass without difficulty. However, citizens should be sure that they are in full compliance with US immigration requirements. Previous convictions in the United States, misleading information about the purpose of your stay on your visa or ESTA application, or even a slight previous overstay can have serious consequences. These include refusal of entry at the border, detention for periods of time, and/or removal from the US.
Visitors to US are advised to follow the guidance of national and local authorities and stay fully informed of what’s going on by monitoring local news and social media. Those planning to travel are advised to monitor the website of the US Embassy in Dublin for updates and to consult your travel provider to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet the requirements for travel to the US.
Irish citizens require an ESTA or visa to enter the US. Applications for an ESTA or visa must be made in advance of travel.
A valid passport is required for travel to the US. Passport cards cannot be used. Ireland has an agreement with the US that allows you to enter on a current passport up to the actual date of expiration – so your Irish passport needs to be valid only for the duration of your stay in the US.
For more information on ESTAs, Visas and Passports, visit DFA.ie
The vast majority of visits to the United States pass without difficulty. However, citizens should be sure that they are in full compliance with US immigration requirements. Previous convictions in the United States, misleading information about the purpose of your stay on your visa or ESTA application, or even a slight previous overstay can have serious consequences. These include refusal of entry at the border, detention for periods of time, and/or removal from the US.
Visitors to US are advised to follow the guidance of national and local authorities and stay fully informed of what’s going on by monitoring local news and social media.
For more, check out https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/united-states-of-america/
