New US Policy Requires Social Media History from Visa-Exempt Tourists: What You Need to Know

Dec 11, 2025 02:38 am CST

The Trump administration has proposed new regulations requiring travelers from 42 visa-exempt countries to disclose 5 years of social media history, phone numbers, email addresses, family details, and biometric data when applying for ESTA authorization to enter the United States. This represents a significant expansion of information collection as part of the administration's broader immigration policy changes.