The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.

A US official cautioned there could be changes on the list and that it was yet to be approved by the administration.

The memo lists a total of 41 countries divided into three separate groups. The first group of 10 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba and North Korea among others,

A draft circulating inside the administration lists three tiers of countries whose citizens may face restrictions on entering the United States.

President Trump is reportedly considering issuing travel ban on citizens from 41 countries. Many African countries are on the list which may still be reviewed.