Newstalk ZB: Explained: Do Prospective Kiwi Tourists to the US Need to Be Careful?

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is considering changes to the ESTA application process that could affect visitors from visa waiver countries including New Zealand. Counsel Brian Hunt discussed the proposal on Newstalk ZB, explaining that it may include a requirement to provide up to five years of social media history along with additional personal and family details.

If finalized, applicants might be asked to provide more detailed information, and some applications could undergo additional review, which could potentially affect processing times.

Listen to the full interview here.