Canadians travelling to U.S. will be photographed upon entry and exit starting Boxing Day

[Swede]

Tourist industry cries "uncle."

These requirements take effect on Dec. 26 and apply to all non-U.S. citizens, including Canadian travelers and diplomats.

In some cases, U.S. customs officials will also be able to capture travelers’ fingerprints.

In a document published on Oct. 27, DHS argued that these measures are necessary to address national security concerns, such as “terrorist threats, fraudulent use of legitimate travel documents, foreigners who remain in the United States beyond their authorized stay, or who are present in the United States without having been admitted.”

Concerns have been raised about the possibility of using traveler data to track journalists or political opponents. DHS has assured that the photos will not be used for “blanket surveillance.”

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2025/12/26/us-travellers-photographed/

[Vinca]

1. I'm guessing whatever snowbirds are left who haven't thrown in the towel will do it now.

[Ocelot II]

2. Well, there goes most of the tourism and business travel from that part of the world.

We're turning into North Korea in more ways than one.

[Greg_In_SF]

3. They essentially do the same

thing to us. All Canadian visas require photographs.

[dalton99a]

4. 39 Countries Will Require Fingerprints From U.S. Travelers

https://www.traveloffpath.com/39-countries-will-require-fingerprints-from-u-s-travelers-is-your-next-trip-on-the-list/

39 Countries Will Require Fingerprints From U.S. Travelers—Is Your Next Trip On The List?
Last updated: October 2, 2025

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While the new system in Europe is making headlines, biometric collection is not a new concept globally. If you've traveled internationally, you may have already had your fingerprints and photo taken. Americans are currently required to provide this data when entering these 10 countries:

Argentina: Expect a fingerprint scan and photo on both entry and exit.
China: Foreign visitors (typically ages 14-70) provide fingerprints and a facial photo.
India: Travelers using an e-Visa have their biometric data captured upon arrival.
Japan: A long-standing practice where most foreign nationals provide two index finger scans and a photo.
South Korea: Visitors 17 and over provide fingerprints and a photo, enabling future use of automated gates.
Singapore: First-time visitors enroll their iris, facial, and fingerprint data to speed up future entries.
Kenya: Immigration captures both fingerprints and a facial photograph on arrival.
South Africa: Ports of entry collect fingerprints and a photo as part of an ongoing security rollout.
Russia: Mandatory biometric screening for foreign travelers is in effect at entry points.
Kuwait: Biometric fingerprinting is required and can be completed at the airport upon arrival.

The Big Change Coming To Europe Next Month

Instead of a border guard stamping your passport, you’ll use a self-service kiosk to scan it. On your first entry into a country using the system, you will be required to provide biometric data: specifically, four fingerprints and a facial photograph. This information is then securely stored for three years, making your subsequent trips faster.

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[mucifer]

5. Doing their best to destroy the USA if they ever get out of power. I can't imagine any

person from another country would want to visit here unless they are right wing nut jobs.

[bucolic_frolic]

6. Blanket surveillance from the get-go

no matter what they say

[markodochartaigh]

7. I just heard from my German friends

that they will not be back to the US. They lived and worked here for a couple of decades then had spent about half the year at their vacation home here for a decade. I don't really know how much they spent into the US economy each year but I imagine it was more than $50,000. Last February on entering the US, without any warning, they were pulled aside at immigration and coerced into surrendering their green cards.
I'm absolutely disgusted with a system capable of being used so malevolently and capriciously.

[sakabatou]

8. It'll take a LONG time for Dump's shit-show to be cleaned up

[aeromanKC]

9. JFC people, STOP coming to Trump America!!

Spend money either in your country or other countries that appreciate you.