Who We Support
Tailored screening services for personal travel and institutional duty-of-care.
For Individuals
Holiday and business travellers, executives, academics, journalists, and anyone seeking personal clarity before US travel.
Whether you're travelling for business, leisure, academic conferences, or journalism assignments, understanding your digital footprint before US entry can prevent unexpected complications. Our screening helps you see what others may see—and prepare accordingly.
- Understand what US authorities may see or infer from your digital footprint
- Receive proportionate, lawful guidance on any areas of concern
- Travel with confidence and clarity, not uncertainty
Why This Matters
US entry screening increasingly considers disclosed social media history and digital signals. Visa applicants and ESTA travellers may be asked to provide social media identifiers, and digital footprints are subject to review.
Old posts—even those intended as humour, satire, or context-specific commentary—can be misread or misinterpreted by algorithms and officials unfamiliar with cultural nuance. The consequences of misinterpretation can include delays, secondary screening, visa refusal, or entry denial.
Our service helps you understand what may be flagged, why it might matter, and what proportionate steps—if any—you may wish to consider. This is not about hiding who you are. It's about presenting yourself with clarity and confidence.
US Entry Requirements: Policy Context
"CBP is adding social media as a mandatory data element for an ESTA application. The data element will require ESTA applicants to provide their social media from the last 5 years."— U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Federal Register, December 2025 • Executive Order 14161
This requirement applies to all ESTA applicants, including UK travellers visiting the United States for business or leisure. Social media disclosure and digital vetting are now a standard part of the US entry process, not an exceptional measure.
The interpretation of digital content—particularly older posts, context-dependent humour, or culturally specific references—can vary significantly. Understanding how your digital footprint may be perceived allows you to prepare appropriately.
Major UK news organisations have reported on the expansion of US social media screening for travellers:
- •Sky News: US plans to start checking all tourists' social media
- •Evening Standard: British tourists face social media screening for US travel
- •BBC News: US expands digital vetting of travellers (2024)
How It Works: Two-Tier Service
Choose the level of assessment appropriate to your circumstances and timeline.
Rapid Digital Self-Check
Hybrid automated + human verification
What's Included
- •AI-assisted screening of up to 6 major platforms
- •13 risk category analysis
- •Human verification of flagged content
- •Basic web and news mention scan
What You Receive
- •Confidential PDF report with findings summary
- •Risk categorisation and context notes
- •Basic mitigation recommendations
Best For
Routine travel preparation, low-risk profiles, time-sensitive departures
Digital Threat Vetting & Risk Vulnerability Assessment (DTVRA)
Human-led intelligence assessment
What's Included
- •Full analyst-led review of digital footprint
- •Extended platform coverage and deep web scan
- •Contextual interpretation with cultural/political nuance
- •Ten-year pattern analysis where applicable
What You Receive
- •Detailed intelligence-style report
- •Risk matrix and vulnerability assessment
- •Tailored mitigation strategy and briefing notes
- •Optional analyst call for discussion
Best For
High-profile individuals, complex cases, organisation duty-of-care, sensitive roles
Note: Ten-year pattern analysis may be used for interpretation even where official disclosure windows differ. This reflects real-world scrutiny practices.
Key Capabilities
Comprehensive digital intelligence for confident travel preparation.
Profile & Identity Matching
Accurate attribution of social accounts to the subject
Post & Comment Analysis
Review of language, sentiment, and context
Image & Meme Analysis
Visual content interpretation including symbols and gestures
Sentiment Trends
Pattern analysis across time periods
Platform Activity Mapping
Cross-platform presence and engagement review
Contextual Interpretation
Human analyst review for nuance and intent
Mitigation Guidance
Proportionate, lawful recommendations
Disclosure Hygiene
Preparation for official disclosure requirements
Pre-Travel Briefing Notes
Concise summary for traveller awareness
What We Help You Do
What This Service Is Not
Important Clarifications
- •Not a background check: We do not verify employment, criminal history, or identity documents.
- •Not surveillance or monitoring: We conduct point-in-time assessments at your request, not ongoing surveillance.
- •Not shared with governments: Your data is never shared with any government agency or third party without your explicit consent.
- •No guarantee of entry or visa approval: We provide advisory preparation only. Immigration decisions are made solely by US authorities.
Why Hermes Digital
UK-Based
Operating under UK data protection standards with local accountability.
Intelligence-Led
Methodology developed from professional intelligence and risk analysis practice.
Human-Verified
Every flagged finding is reviewed by trained analysts—never automation alone.
Discreet
Confidential from inquiry to delivery. No digital footprint from engaging us.
Ethical
Subject-controlled, consent-based, proportionate. We advise, we don't judge.
Experienced
Trusted by executives, organisations, and advisors in high-stakes environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our US Travel Pre-Clearance Screening service.
Ready to Prepare for US Travel?
Take control of your digital presence before your journey. Choose the pathway that fits your needs.