Heads-up, jetsetters! 😎✈️ The US is floating a new plan that could shake up your travel game. If you're from one of the dozens of countries enjoying visa-free entry, soon you might have to share your social media history – think posts, photos, and comments from the past few years – before you step foot on American soil.
This proposal, part of an update to the Visa Waiver Program, aims to boost security by giving border officers a fuller picture of incoming visitors. But privacy advocates warn it could feel like Big Brother is watching every tweet and story. 🔍📱
For wanderlust souls in India, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and beyond, this change could mean more time filling out forms and digging up old usernames. It also raises questions about data safety: How will your personal info be stored? Who gets to peek at your vacation pics? 🤔
Tourism experts worry the extra hurdles might cool the travel fever that fuels local economies. Asia's travellers drive billions in tourism dollars each year, and any slowdown could hit airlines, hotels, and street-food vendors alike.
Right now, this plan is still on the table. No final decision has been made, and there’s room for public feedback. We’ll keep you posted if the US government rolls out a formal rule or timeline. Until then, keep snapping those selfies – but maybe save your old login details just in case! 😉📸
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
