The U.S. travel industry warns that a new proposal requiring visitors to provide five years of social media history could deter international tourists. Part of a stricter vetting policy, the rule would affect millions of travelers from 42 “visa waiver” countries. Experts fear these requirements will divert billions in revenue to other nations ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Certain work visa applicants are already being forced to make their private social media profiles public for government inspection.
Date: December 15, 2025. Source: aljazeera.com