US to mandate social media checks for visa-free visitors

• US proposes mandatory social media history checks for visa-free visitors, including those from Visa Waiver Program countries.
• The proposal requires travelers to provide five years of social media history as part of the ESTA screening process.
• This is the latest in a series of Trump administration measures aimed at restricting entry and tightening migration policies.
• The State Department previously expanded social media review requirements for H-1B and student visa applicants.
• The US is projected to see a sharp decline in foreign visitors and tourism revenue, attributed to factors like travel requirements and rhetoric.

Why It Matters: US social media checks for visa-free visitors affect global travel and privacy.