Visa-exempt travelers can enter Europe without European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) until at least April 2027. The EU has delayed the mandatory rollout, linking it to the new Entry/Exit System.
The EU is set to introduce the Schengen Entry-Exit System (EES), a digital border control system that will replace passport stamping with biometric tracking. This initiative aims to enhance security, reduce wait times, and monitor travelers' stays more efficiently.
The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will now launch in 2025, replacing manual passport stamps with biometric registration. Discover what this means for travellers, the reasons behind the delay, and how to prepare for upcoming changes.
The European Union is set to introduce new travel regulations in 2025, impacting how travellers from around the world enter Europe. Learn about the upcoming EU Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), and find out how to prepare for these changes.
The European Union has postponed the launch of its biometric Entry-Exit System (EES) for non-EU citizens. Initially scheduled for November 2024, the system faced delays due to technical challenges in Germany, France, and the Netherlands, with no new implementation date announced.
The introduction of the EU's Entry-Exit System (EES), which aims to streamline border security through fingerprinting and facial recognition checks for non-EU travelers, is expected to be delayed once more. France, Germany, and the Netherlands have expressed concerns about readiness, raising fears of congestion at major ports and airports.
France announced that non-EU citizens with long-stay visas are exempt from the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). However, it remains unclear which queue they will join at border checks. The EES, set to launch on November 10, 2024, aims to modernize border management and enhance security but could lead to longer queues at ports.
The European Union is set to discontinue manual passport stamping in favor of a new automated system called the Entry/Exit System (EES). This change will mark the end of an era for stamp enthusiasts, who cherish these physical reminders of their travels.
The EU will introduce a €7 visa waiver for non-EU citizens, including Britons, by summer 2025. The ETIAS system will require travelers to apply online before visiting 30 European countries, enhancing border security and streamlining entry procedures.
Europe is set to launch the cutting-edge Entry/Exit System (EES) in November 2024, replacing traditional passport stamps with digital records and biometric data for non-EU travelers. This new system aims to streamline border crossings, improve security, and prevent irregular migration, but concerns about potential delays at busy borders remain.
