Kenyans must list social media for US Visa. The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has introduced new visa rules for Kenyans planning to travel to the United States.
In a Friday statement, the embassy directed all applicants to list every social media handle they’ve used over the past five years. This includes platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others.
The requirement affects everyone filling out the DS-160 form. This form covers temporary travel visas for tourism, business, education, or medical reasons.
“Applicants must disclose every social media username used in the last five years,” the embassy stated. “Failing to include this information may lead to visa denial or block future applications.”
Officials reminded applicants to confirm all details as accurate before submitting their forms. They warned that hiding any social media accounts counts as dishonesty.
The embassy explained that this rule forms part of tighter screening efforts to protect U.S. national security.
Back in June 2025, the U.S. Department of State rolled out tougher vetting measures. Officials now ask visa seekers with private social media accounts to make them public. This allows immigration teams to carry out deeper investigations.
The embassy made it clear: getting a U.S. visa is a privilege not a right. U.S. authorities plan to run thorough checks, especially for students and exchange visitors applying under the F, M, and J visa categories. The Trump administration introduced these changes to fight illegal immigration and tighten the visa approval process.
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