ESTA Update: US Introduces Stricter Selfie Requirements

🇺🇸 The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently updated the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) process.

🤳 Travelers must now submit a high-quality “live” selfie to verify their identity during the application.

🤖 New facial recognition technology compares your selfie directly against the photo in your electronic passport.

🚫 You must avoid using filters, hats, or sunglasses that might obscure your facial features in the image.

💡 Applicants should take the photo in a well-lit area with a plain background to ensure instant approval.

📱 The mobile app now prompts users to perform specific head movements to prove they are a real person.

🛡️ These stricter measures aim to prevent identity theft and enhance national security for visa-waiver countries.

⏱️ Officials recommend completing the updated ESTA application at least 72 hours before your flight to the US.

📁 Failure to provide a clear, compliant photo results in immediate delays or rejection of your travel permit.

🌍 This change affects millions of travelers from 41 countries currently participating in the Visa Waiver Program.

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