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US Considers Travel Ban on Bhutan Amid Visa Violations

3/18/2025

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The US government is contemplating a sweeping travel ban on 43 countries, including Bhutan, amid rising national security concerns and a staggering 37% increase in visa violations by Bhutanese nationals. If implemented, this ban would bar Bhutanese citizens from entering the US, while those already present may face heightened scrutiny. Bhutan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is urging a reconsideration of this drastic measure.

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The US government is contemplating a sweeping travel ban on 43 countries, including Bhutan, amid rising national security concerns and a staggering 37% increase in visa violations by Bhutanese nationals. If implemented, this ban would bar Bhutanese citizens from entering the US, while those already present may face heightened scrutiny. Bhutan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is urging a reconsideration of this drastic measure.