After a period of suspension that left many Monegasque students in limbo, the United States has reopened its F-1 student visa process—though not without a new layer of digital scrutiny. The Government of Monaco, working alongside its Embassy in Washington D.C., confirmed that new appointments for visa interviews will soon be made available, offering a sigh of relief for students preparing to study across the Atlantic.
But while the gates may be reopening, they’re now guarded more closely than ever. As part of the revised process, U.S. authorities have imposed tighter checks focused specifically on applicants’ social media activity. Students applying for visas are now required to declare their social media accounts and ensure those profiles are publicly accessible to allow for thorough inspection by consular staff.
This new directive carries weight. Any content on these platforms—particularly politically sensitive material or commentary deemed incompatible with American policies—could trigger a red flag, potentially resulting in a denied application. Non-compliance, including attempts to conceal or restrict access to accounts, may also have serious consequences.
Students are therefore urged to tread carefully online and double-check their digital footprints before submitting their applications. Appointment slots will be made available through the official visa application platform, and those intending to study in the US are advised to monitor the site regularly: https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-fr/niv
As the post-pandemic world sharpens its borders and digital transparency becomes a visa prerequisite, the message is clear: what you post can follow you—all the way to the consulate.
