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No. It's an inalienable right inherent to all humans regardless of citizenship.

That said, the right to free speech does not mean you are free from consequences from that speech. If you're hoping to gain access to a country, it would be wise to refrain from criticizing that country. Yes, views can change and maybe you talked negatively before realizing you wanted to visit the offended country. Not sure what to say to that.



> It's an inalienable right inherent to all humans regardless of citizenship

No, it's not. The First Amendment is a legal provision restricting what the U.S. government can do. Free speech, as a principle, is a broader construct. Some people believe it's a natural right [1].

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_rights_and_legal_right...


in this case its to make sure people arent criticising a third party.

say something bad about israel, and you lose entry to the US, if you're poor




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