The U.S. proposes expanded scrutiny of ESTA visa-waiver visitors
The United States is preparing to impose the most expansive data-collection requirements ever applied to visitors from visa-waiver countries.
A new proposal from the Department of Homeland Security would make five years of social-media history and other biographical details a mandatory part of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA – the pre-clearance process that allows citizens of the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and 38 other nations to enter the U.S. for short visits without a traditional visa. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Dec 11, 2025 02:04 PM