# U.S. Visa Restrictions Exclude African Miss Universe Contestants

> Two African nations withdraw from Miss Universe due to Trump-era visa bans.
- Title: U.S. Visa Restrictions Exclude African Miss Universe…
- Summary: Two African nations withdraw from Miss Universe due to Trump-era visa bans. Zambia and Republic of Congo withdraw from Miss Universe competition after U.S.
- Keywords: miss universe, zambia, republic of congole, south sudan, zimbabwe, us visa restrictions, miss universe competition, HuffPost
- Source: HuffPost — https://huffpost.com/entry/united-states-visa-restrictions-force-some-african-contestants-out-miss-universe-competition_n_6af73340e4b0df08b5c84335
- Published: 2026-11-13T16:01:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: miss universe, zambia, republic of congole, south sudan, zimbabwe, us visa restrictions, miss universe competition, news, politics
## Visa Withdrawals
Two African nations withdraw from Miss Universe competition due to U.S. visa restrictions.
## Zambia and Congo Withdraw
Zambia and Republic of Congo withdraw after failing to secure U.S. visas for Miss Universe contestants.
## Zimbabwe Contestant Status
Zimbabwe's contestant awaits U.S. visa approval despite months of preparation.
## South Sudan Contestant Status
South Sudan's contestant participation remains uncertain after months of visa efforts.
## Key takeaway

Zambia and Republic of Congo withdraw from Miss Universe competition after U.S. visa restrictions prevent their contestants from traveling to Puerto Rico.