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US Considering Social Media Checks for Tourists

US Considering Social Media Checks for Tourists

Update: 2025-12-10
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The U.S. is proposing a new rule for international tourists: share social media history for ESTA applications. This includes five years of social media data, email addresses from the past decade, phone numbers from the last five years, and family member details. Applicants may also need to submit selfies for identity verification. The proposal aims to enhance security and verify identities more thoroughly, following a series of actions to tighten travel restrictions. Its currently open for public comment for sixty days.

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US Considering Social Media Checks for Tourists

US Considering Social Media Checks for Tourists