US plans to ask visitors to share 5 years of social media history to enter
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Starting in 2026, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing new rules requiring visitors from 42 visa-waiver countries to provide significantly more personal information. This would affect travelers using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), which allows citizens of countries like the UK, Germany, Japan, and Australia to visit the US for up to 90 days without a visa. The proposed changes include disclosing up to five years of social media history, telephone numbers, and up to ten years of email addresses. The CBP also plans to request more extensive family history and biometric data. The aim is to enhance screening and security measures for travelers entering the United States.
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