Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories

[yuna628 9,925]

This is the NBC article but there are plenty of others.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/foreign-tourists-five-years-social-media-history-customs-border-protec-rcna248337

 

Please note that this will apply to entry using the VWP.

 

The NYT is a lot more in-depth but behind paywall. Saw discussions about it last night. 

It would consist of downloading an App to your phone.

Uploading a photograph.

Filling out an extensive new type of ESTA form which would include as mandatory:

5 years of any social media accounts.

10 years of email accounts, address listings, and phone numbers.

Names and demographic information for wife, kids, parents, siblings regardless of if they are traveling with you.

Business phone numbers, addresses, and other information.

 

The memorandum is here https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22461.pdf

 

 

[Lemonslice 5,363]

I expect many will simply decide to not visit, and many others will not disclose everything.