US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry

US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry

US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry

4 hours ago

James FitzGerald

AFP

The Trump administration has tightened border control since returning to the White House (file photo)

Tourists from dozens of countries including the UK could be asked to provide a five-year social media history as a condition of entry to the United States, under a new proposal unveiled by American officials.

The new condition would affect people from dozens of countries who are eligible to visit the US for 90 days without a visa, as long as they have filled out an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) form.