Travelling to Europe could become less predictable for some passengers as temporary flexibility around the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) comes to an end on 6 September 2026. The change matters because border authorities will have less scope to suspend biometric checks when queues become excessive. What is changing with EES? The EES biometric system became…
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British dual nationals and other British travellers heading to Europe are facing a new potential problem at the border: fingerprint scanners that cannot read their fingerprints. The issue has emerged following the introduction of the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES), which records biometric information from eligible non-EU nationals travelling for short stays across participating European…
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As Europe enters the peak summer travel season, the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to present operational challenges at several airports, ferry terminals, and land border crossings. While the digital border system was introduced to strengthen security and modernise border management, its implementation has led to longer queues and extended waiting times for many…
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Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) was introduced to modernise border management, strengthen security, and replace passport stamping with digital records. However, just months after full implementation, the system continues to create disruption at airports, ferry terminals, and land border crossings across the Schengen Area. According to a senior official at Frontex, the EU Border and…
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The European Union’s new biometric border control system is already making an impact across the Schengen Area. Just months after becoming fully operational, the Entry/Exit System (EES) has reportedly identified nearly 7,000 travellers who overstayed their permitted time in Europe. The new digital system replaces traditional passport stamping with biometric registration and automated tracking for…
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