The United States (US) Embassy has announced that Kenyans applying for visas will now be required to disclose all social media usernames.
In a statement issued on Friday, July 25, the Embassy noted that applicants will have to list all the social media handles they have used in the past five years on the DS-160 visa application form.
Moreover, the applicants must also certify that the information provided is true and accurate before signing and submitting the form.
US tightens visa application. Photo: Courtesy.
The embassy went on to warn that omitting social media information during applications could lead to visa rejection.
“Omitting social media information on your application could lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future U.S. visas,” the US Embassy noted.
The new requirement according to President Trump’s administration aims at strengthening the nation’s security.
Furthermore, the US government has also introduced a new $250 (Ksh32,280) Visa Integrity Fee.
The new fee, which takes effect on October 1, 2025, will be added on top of the existing visa fees.
The fee applies to nearly all non-immigrant visa categories, including tourist and business visas, student visas, temporary work, and exchange visitor visas.
