Check the entry restriction
Proclamation 10998 fully suspends entry and visa issuance for the listed nationalities and for travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority, subject to limited exceptions. It applies to people outside the United States on 1 January 2026 who did not hold a valid U.S. visa then; existing visas were not revoked. Check the current exception rules and your exact circumstances with the U.S. government before making plans.
Check whether the suspension applies to your situation
Proclamation 10998 fully suspends entry and visa issuance for the listed nationalities and for travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority, subject to limited exceptions. It applies to people outside the United States on 1 January 2026 who did not hold a valid U.S. visa then; existing visas were not revoked. Check the current exception rules and your exact circumstances with the U.S. government before making plans.
Confirm any exception or existing visa before travel
Use the linked government guidance and the U.S. embassy or consulate responsible for your case. Do not treat an application or appointment as permission to travel.
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Laos need a visa for the United States?
U.S. entry and visa issuance are suspended for this travel document. Proclamation 10998 fully suspends entry and visa issuance for the listed nationalities and for travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority, subject to limited exceptions. It applies to people outside the United States on 1 January 2026 who did not hold a valid U.S. visa then; existing visas were not revoked. Check the current exception rules and your exact circumstances with the U.S. government before making plans.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Read the travel restriction
Proclamation 10998 fully suspends entry and visa issuance for the listed nationalities and for travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority, subject to limited exceptions. It applies to people outside the United States on 1 January 2026 who did not hold a valid U.S. visa then; existing visas were not revoked. Check the current exception rules and your exact circumstances with the U.S. government before making plans.
Check U.S. visitor visa guidance
Visitor visa categories, application steps and links to the Visa Waiver Program.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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