US officials said the travel restrictions would be broader than the curbs imposed during the first term of Donald Trump, when he banned travellers from seven majority-Muslim nations.

The third group includes 26 countries like Pakistan, Bhutan and Myanmar. As per memo, these countries would be considered for a partial suspension of US visa issuance if their governments "do not make efforts to address deficiencies within 60 days".

The Donald Trump administration is reportedly considering sweeping travel restrictions for citizens of 43 countries as part of a new ban, continuing an immigration crackdown that the US President initiated at the start of his second term in January.

The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing the implementation of extensive travel restrictions for citizens of numerous countries as part of a new ban, according to sources with knowledge of the situation and an internal memo reviewed by Reuters.

The Donald Trump administration is considering the introduction of travel restrictions on citizens of several countries, reported news agency Reuters, citing an official internal memo. A US official told Reuters,

The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.

President Donald Trump is eying a sweeping travel ban that would go beyond even that of his first administration, which faced fierce opposition. During his first term, Trump implemented a significant travel ban via executive order in January 2017,