Trump has a suspicious eye on Bhutan, preparations are on for a travel ban

US Bhutan Travel Ban: Since Donald Trump became the President, the US administration has been taking tough decisions continuously. Recently, a list of 43 countries has been prepared, whose citizens are planning to impose a travel ban. This list is divided into three categories—Red, Orange and Yellow. Citizens of countries included in the Red List will not be allowed to enter the US. This list includes countries like Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan and Syria, where there is political instability or tense relations with the US.

Why is Bhutan's name in the Red List?

The most surprising name in this decision of the US government is Bhutan. Many reasons are being given behind putting Bhutan, famous for peace-loving and environmental protection, in the Red List. According to the Trump administration, in the last few years, many cases of violation of visa rules by Bhutanese citizens have come to light. According to the report, many Bhutanese citizens stay in the US even after the visa period expires. Apart from this, the number of Bhutanese entering illegally has also increased, which is being said to be a threat to the national security of America.

What problems will Bhutanese citizens face?

According to the US Department of Homeland Security, about 37% of Bhutanese citizens violated visa rules last year. Now, after coming on the red list, Bhutanese people will have to undergo stringent security checks to enter the US. Getting a visa will be more difficult than before, and in many cases the application can also be rejected without any reason. Apart from this, Bhutanese citizens already present in the US will be subjected to additional scrutiny.

Impact on Bhutan-US relations

The Bhutan government has objected to this decision and has asked the US to reconsider. Relations between Bhutan and America have been cordial so far, but this decision can increase tension between the two countries. This decision will especially create problems for those Bhutanese citizens who want to go to America for education, employment or business.

Other countries included in the Red List

A total of 11 countries are included in the US Red List, including Afghanistan, Somalia, Syria, North Korea, Libya, Yemen and Sudan. These countries have problems like political instability, terrorism or civil war, so it makes sense to keep them in this list. But the decision to include Bhutan in this list is surprising many experts.