EU to Launch Digital Entry/Exit System for Non-EU Travelers Starting October 2025
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Summary
The European Union will implement the Entry/Exit System (EES) starting October 12, 2025, replacing manual passport stamping for non-EU travelers. The new digital system requires biometric data collection including fingerprints and facial images, along with personal and travel document details. The system aims to enhance border security, detect visa overstays, and combat identity fraud. While initial processing times may be longer, automated gates and self-service kiosks are expected to eventually streamline border checks for travelers from outside the EU.
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Non-EU nationals, including international visitors, comprising both visa holders and visa-exempt travellers, will be required to register their fingerprints and facial images when crossing external EU borders
The Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace the traditional manual passport stamping process
Refusals of entry will be recorded along with biometric data, names, travel document details, and dates and places of entry or exit
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