14.01.2026 22:43
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced that all visa processing for 75 countries, including Russia, Iran, Brazil, and Somalia, will be suspended indefinitely. The new regulation will take effect on January 21.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced that the United States will indefinitely suspend all visa procedures for 75 countries, including Russia, Iran, and Somalia. The implementation of this measure is reported to take effect on January 21.
Spokesperson Leavitt shared the new visa guidelines prepared by the U.S. Department of State, quoting a report featured on Fox News. In her statement, Leavitt said, "The U.S. is freezing all visa procedures applied to 75 countries, including Russia, Iran, and Somalia."
75 COUNTRIES INCLUDED
According to the shared information, countries such as Brazil, Afghanistan, Thailand, Egypt, Iraq, Nigeria, and Somalia, in addition to Russia and Iran, are also included in the scope of the measure. With the new guidelines, visa applications from these countries will not be accepted until further notice.
SECURITY REASONS COME TO THE FORE
The U.S. administration cited the reassessment of security reviews related to visa processes as the reason for this decision. Officials stated that the measure could be lifted after the necessary security assessments are completed.
"IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES ARE BEING REASSESSED"
U.S. Department of State spokesperson Tommy Piggott also stated in an interview with Fox News, "The Department of State is reassessing immigration processing procedures to prevent foreign nationals who may benefit from social assistance and public resources from entering the country. In this context, immigration applications from 75 countries will be suspended."