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standard 2026-05-19

US Clarifies How Social Media Checks Apply to ESTA and Visas

United States authorities have sought to clarify how social media vetting applies to ESTA and visa applicants.

ESTA is the United States authorisation for visa exempt travellers, applied for online. Applicants provide identity and background information as part of the process.

Authorities have sought to clarify how social media related vetting applies to ESTA and visa applicants, following confusion about what is required and when.

What an official application asks for is itself worth knowing, since lookalike services frequently ask for more. EntryCheck lists esta.cbp.dhs.gov as the verified official address.

Read the original at esta.cbp.dhs.gov

EntryCheck summarises the update and points to official portals. It doesn't decide whether you need a visa. Confirm on the official site.

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