Uganda has been listed among 36 countries facing possible new U.S. travel restrictions under a proposed expansion of visa bans being considered by the Trump administration.
This marks a potential setback for Uganda’s diplomatic and economic relations with Washington, even as bilateral trade between the two countries continues to strengthen.
The draft policy, contained in a U.S. State Department memo seen by The Washington Post, directs American diplomats to engage affected countries, including Uganda, and gives them 60 days to meet new requirements or face visa restrictions.
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These include demands for better identity document security, reduction of visa overstay rates, improved cooperation on deportations, and addressing issues of government fraud.
The memo, signed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also indicates that some countries were flagged for allowing citizenship-by-investment schemes or for what it described as “anti-American activity.”
If implemented, the expanded travel ban would build on an earlier Trump administration proclamation issued earlier this month, which already imposed restrictions on 20 countries, mostly in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
The looming visa restrictions come at a time when Uganda’s trade relationship with the United States has been growing steadily.
In conclusion, Ugandan authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the matter. However, analysts warn that if enacted, the visa restrictions could affect Ugandan students, business travelers, exporters, and families, many of whom rely on smooth U.S. visa access for education, commerce, and personal ties.
written by @enock katamba
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