US EditionPlanning to visit the U.S. in 2026? Be prepared to share your DNA and social media history
- On Dec. 10, U.S. Customs and Border Protection filed a Federal Register proposal to expand the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, requiring social media history from visa‑waiver applicants.
- The Department of Homeland Security framed the proposal as `the first step in starting a discussion to have new policy options to keep the American people safe,` while critics and legal experts raised privacy concerns.
- The proposal lists detailed family and biometric information such as biometrics , email addresses from the last ten years, telephone numbers used in the last five years, and family member details.
- Nationals of 42 visa‑waiver countries would face new disclosure rules under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, affecting travelers for up to 90 days, including at least 17 2026 World Cup nations with matches starting June 11, 2026.
- DHS has opened a 60‑day public comment period and Bo Cooper warned the rules could harm tourism by allowing discretionary denials based on online speech.
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Planning to visit the U.S. in 2026? Be prepared to share your DNA and social media history
A new proposal filed on Tuesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) would require foreign travelers visiting the United States to submit a long list of personal data, including their social media history and biometrics like DNA.
VIDEO - Donald Trump and his government will tighten the conditions for access to the United States, understood it for travellers who do not need a visa. A new measure that poses a risk to privacy.
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