Summary
President Donald Trump's administration plans to require some visitors to the United States to share their social media history from the past five years. This rule will affect travelers from countries part of the Visa Waiver Program, who usually do not need a visa to enter the US. The changes aim to increase security measures by enhancing the background check process.
Key Facts
- The US will ask some travelers to provide social media history from the last five years.
- This proposal was announced by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
- The change affects travelers using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) under the Visa Waiver Program.
- The program allows citizens of 42 countries to visit the US for up to 90 days without a visa.
- The proposal is linked to Executive Order 14161, signed by President Trump for national security reasons.
- Visitors won’t have to provide passwords, just their social media handles or usernames.
- Public has 60 days to comment on the proposal before it is finalized.
- The requirement extends from similar rules for travelers from non-Visa Waiver Program countries since 2019.
