The Borderless Audit: 39 Countries Just Got a Lot Harder to Reach

 By: Sherree Saperstein, SHRM-CP Founder of Travel Island Caribbean Destinations

The dream is simple: work from wherever the Wi-Fi is strong and the water is warm. But as a SHRM-CP certified professional and a global traveler, I know that the "Work from Paradise" life is built on systems, not just scenery.

Starting January 1, 2026, the global mobility map is shifting. A new U.S. travel proclamation has officially expanded the restricted list to 39 countries. This isn't just a U.S. policy—it's a massive shift in how the world moves. For digital nomads and remote teams, it means the "path to paradise" just got a few more hurdles.