Trump adds seven countries, including Syria, to full travel ban list

The new restrictions, which also apply to holders of Palestinian Authority-issued travel documents, will take effect on January 1. Syria's inclusion was justified by the White House due to security challenges, high visa overstay rates, and a recent fatal attack on U.S. soldiers by an Islamic State assailant. The full ban applies to both immigrant and non-immigrant visas, affecting visitors such as tourists, students, and business travelers from the listed nations (Read more at Nation Thailand).