U.S. to mandate checks of some tourists' social media history from past 5 years
CNBC • 12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
The U.S. will require tourists from certain countries, including Britain, Japan, France, and Australia, to provide their social media history from the past five years as part of the entry process, according to CNBC. This new mandate aims to enhance security measures for visitors to the country.
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Age (0-35)
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Velocity (0-40)
2 sources (low traction)
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Tier (0-10)
CNBC
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