Several online bloggers and social media posts claim that the United States has already imposed a travel ban on Uganda due to immigration is misleading.
According to the article published on reuters, June 16, 2025
Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries to travel ban, memo says
Uganda is among 36 countries listed in a recent memo from the U.S. State Department, which outlines nations at risk of facing travel restrictions if they fail to meet specific immigration and visa issuance requirements within a 60-day period.
The memo, signed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlights concerns about:
- Weak or inconsistent visa issuance processes
- A high number of citizens overstaying visas while in the United States
While Uganda is indeed named on the list, the U.S. has not yet imposed a travel ban or visa restrictions on Uganda or any of the other listed countries. Instead, the memo gives these countries a 60-day window to address the issues raised. If they do not comply within the given timeframe, the U.S. may then consider imposing visa limitations or travel restrictions.
The list includes 25 African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda, among others. This action is part of the U.S. government’s broader review of global immigration and visa policies.
FactJaja has investigated this claim using credible sources, including the official websites and social media accounts of the U.S. Department of State and the Embassy of Uganda. Our findings reveal that there is currently no official announcement or evidence indicating that the United States has imposed a travel ban on Uganda or any of the other countries mentioned in the memo.
The memo merely highlights countries that may face travel restrictions if they fail to meet certain immigration and visa policy requirements within a 60-day window. As of now, no travel ban or visa suspension has been implemented
Claims that the United States has already imposed a travel ban on Uganda are unfounded and premature. The situation is still under review. It is important to rely on official sources such as the U.S. State Department or Embassy announcements to avoid spreading misinformation.
This article is part of Factjaja’s ongoing efforts to investigate and verify content flagged as potential misinformation across social media platforms.
This fact-check was written by Factjaja fact-checker Muhumuza Adolph and edited by editor Ngabire Christine and editor Mugisha Hassan
