November 10 2024 has been confirmed as the start date for the EU’s new biometric Entry-Exit System (EES)
Aug 21, 2024
It means travelers without EU passports will have their fingerprints registered and their photographs taken on arrival, which will be checked on subsequent visits. The requirements will apply to short-stay visa holders and visa-exempt travelers.
Key takeaways
- It will be goodbye to passport stamping, hello to digital checks for all passengers from outside the EU – making travel easier and border checks gradually faster;
- The next stage will be the introduction of the ETIAS scheme – similar to the ESTA scheme – which is due to come into force in the first half of 2025;
- This will require visitors from 60 visa-free countries, including the UK, to pay €7 to obtain a new electronic travel authorization to enter 30 European countries.
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