US Proposes Requiring 5-Year Social Media History from Visa-Waiver Travelers
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Summary
The US government is proposing to require travelers from visa-waiver countries to provide their social media history from the last five years as part of the ESTA application process. This would significantly expand the information collected from visitors beyond the current limited data requirements and $40 fee. The proposal affects citizens from about 40 countries including the UK, Ireland, France, Australia, and Japan who currently use ESTA for multiple visits over a two-year period.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledthe data element will require ESTA applicants to provide their social media from the last 5 years
The existing ESTA requires a comparatively limited amount of information from travellers, as well as a one-off payment of $40 (£30)
It is accessible to citizens of about 40 countries - including the UK, Ireland, France, Australia and Japan - and allows them to visit the US multiple times during a two-year period
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