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The new system will add a fresh burden to passengers keen to visit the US (Photo: Wikipedia)

US to screen foreign air passengers

Washington is set to electronically collect data on all European visitors who currently enjoy visa-free travel to the United States. An online registration system, first kicking-in on a voluntary basis, will ask for a number of personal data, including on health.

The Electronic System of Travel Authorisation (ESTA) - presented by US Department of Homeland Security representative Jackie Bednarz on Monday (28 July) - is designed to track high-risk passengers and will be officially launc...

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The new system will add a fresh burden to passengers keen to visit the US (Photo: Wikipedia)

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