Travel Prohibition Lifted in United States

Modified: Travel Prohibition Lifted in the History of U.S. Economic Sanctions Imposed against China

Note: the date of this economic sanction is: MAY 7, 1971

On April 14, 1971, President Nixon announced changes in trade and travel restrictions with China. Effective May 7, 1971, foreign assets control regulations prohibiting currency transactions with China, including those related to travel, were lifted. Other changes included expedited visa processing for individuals and groups travelling to the United States [11]. On September 18, 1971, travel restrictions on United States-resident aliens were also lifted.

Sanctions by Authority:

31 CFR Part 500 (36 F.R. 8584); 22 CFR 46.3 (36 F.R. 18643)

Occasion(s) Detailed

See December 1950 for original sanction

Note: Based on the China: U.S. Economic Sanctions Report.

Resources

Notes and References

1. 11 U.S. President, 1969- (Nixon). “Statement Announcing Changes in Trade and Travel Restrictions With the People’s Republic of China, April 14, 1971.” Public Papers of the Presidents, 1972. p. 530.