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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Matthew Lee

Trump administration restrictions on Palestinian visa applicants means nearly all would be refused

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President Donald Trump's administration is piling new restrictions on Palestinian visa applicants, making it nearly impossible for anyone holding a Palestinian Authority passport from receiving travel documents to visit the U.S. for business, work, pleasure or educational purposes.

Palestinian applicants who hold non-Palestinian Authority passports may also face difficulties should they need a U.S. visa.

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