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New Visa Rule: 5 Years of Social Media Required

12/19/2025

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  • The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposes that travelers from 42 visa waiver countries provide up to five years of social media history.
  • The rule, effective February 8, 2026, also requires email addresses from the past decade and detailed information about family members.
  • Experts warn that not providing social media data could lead to visa denials.
  • Public comments will be accepted for 60 days.