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What will the US authorities be looking for in our social media history?

The US government now demands to see your social media history before issuing a tourist visa or E...

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06.45 6 Feb 2026


What will the US authorities be looking for in our social media history?



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06.45 6 Feb 2026


The US government now demands to see your social media history before issuing a tourist visa or ESTA to that country.  That includes Irish would-be travellers and sports fans if Ireland qualifies for the World Cup this summer.  And Trump is already having an impact.  Foreign visitors to the US fell 4.2% last year while international travel worldwide grew 4%. 

Joe spoke to Gloria Guevara the Chief Executive of the World Travel & Tourism Council who carried out the research and began by asking her what the US authorities would be looking for in our social media history. 


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