The United States government has issued an ultimatum to the European Union. which could impact millions of travelersincluding Brazilians with dual nationality (Italian, Portuguese or Spanish, for example)Washington is demanding access to sensitive data from European police databases. If no agreement is reached, EU citizens could lose their right to travel to the US without a visa.
The negotiations involve the so-called Enhanced Border Security Partnership (EBSP). The project is an initiative of the Donald Trump administration. The goal is for American authorities to access information collected by European police forces.
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The deadline for the agreement is December 31, 2026. If the European Union does not accept the terms, citizens of member countries will need to go through the entire visa application process. Currently, most Europeans use the [unclear - possibly "Illegible" or similar]. simplified system THIS.
The ESTA system allows travel of up to 90 days for tourism or business. Only Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania are not yet part of the program. With the new requirement, the US wants access to fingerprints, images, and criminal records.
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There are concerns about the use of this information. The watchdog group State watch He stated that the current proposal could violate European Union laws. The data could even include people suspected of crimes but never convicted.
The European Parliament and the European Council need to approve the agreement. The process is considered lengthy, and the deadline is putting pressure on the bloc's leaders. If approved, each country will decide which specific databases it will share with the US.
Countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan also participate in the exemption program. In addition to police data, the US proposes that travelers provide details about social media and family information.
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