Portugal has updated its travel advisory for the U.S., warning citizens that entry isn’t guaranteed even with proper documentation, mirroring advisories from other European nations. The updated guidance emphasizes the importance of truthful declarations regarding travel purpose and cautions against transiting through Canada or Mexico before returning to the U.S. Furthermore, Portugal advises non-binary citizens to use their assigned-at-birth gender on entry forms, reflecting U.S. policy changes. This follows recent high-profile incidents of U.S. border agents denying entry to travelers, raising concerns about stricter immigration enforcement.
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Following reports of German citizens being detained at U.S. borders despite possessing visas or ESTA authorization, Germany’s Foreign Ministry updated its travel advisory. The ministry clarified that neither a visa nor ESTA guarantees U.S. entry, emphasizing that border officials make the final determination. This advisory, while not a formal travel warning, advises German citizens to carry return travel documentation and contact the Department of Homeland Security if denied entry. The U.S. Department of State confirmed that entry is determined by border officials and that visa issuance aligns with Executive Order 14168.
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Beginning April 11th, Canadians staying in the U.S. for over 30 days must register and provide fingerprints, enforcing a pre-existing law inconsistently applied to the Canada-U.S. land border. This stricter enforcement, stemming from a Trump executive order, affects an estimated 900,000 Canadian “snowbirds” and other long-term visitors. The measure, coinciding with increased trade tensions and tariffs, further strains U.S.-Canada relations. While short-term travelers are unaffected, business professionals making extended U.S. visits will now face these new requirements.
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John Q. Hosedrinker