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July 16, 2026
Trump Administration Tightens Visa Rules for Foreign Journalists, Capping Duration at 240 Days
- Visas for foreign journalists are now capped at 240 days, with Chinese journalists limited to 90 days, replacing the previous 'duration of status' system.
- The Department of Homeland Security cites national security and oversight concerns as reasons for the changes, which are part of a broader immigration crackdown.
- China's foreign ministry condemned the new policy as discriminatory and urged the U.S. to withdraw it, claiming it violates prior agreements on media issues.
- The rule will take effect 60 days after publication, with options for visa holders to apply for extensions.
6 Sources
- Homeland Security: Foreign journalist visas set at 240 days, Chinese reporters cut to 90 daysJul 16, 2026 at 9:51 PM · Independent
- China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasuresJul 17, 2026 at 7:33 AM · Reuters
- Trump administration drastically limits length of foreign journalist visasJul 17, 2026 at 1:10 PM · The Guardian
- China classifica regras de visto dos EUA como “discriminatórias” e ameaça contramedidasJul 17, 2026 at 1:34 PM · Reuters
- China urges the US to withdraw ‘discriminatory’ new visa policy for foreigners living in the statesJul 17, 2026 at 1:37 PM · Independent
- US dramatically shortening visas for foreign journalistsJul 17, 2026 at 6:25 PM · The Hill