New Entry System for Europe Launches October 12, Requiring Advance Registration
BRUSSELS - Travelers entering the European Union from October 12 will face a new requirement: pre-registration in the Entry/Exit System (EES), a digitized border control system replacing traditional passport stamps. The change impacts anyone traveling to EU member states and associated countries – including those previously enjoying visa-free access – and aims to streamline border crossings while bolstering security.
The EES marks a notable shift in European travel protocols, designed to modernize border management and enhance internal security. Replacing manual processes wiht a fully digital record of entry and exit, the system will require non-EU citizens to provide biometric data - fingerprints and facial scans – upon their first entry. This data will be retained for three years, automating and accelerating future border checks. Delays are anticipated for those who arrive without completing the pre-registration process.
the system seeks to speed up entry and exit processes, reducing waiting times and facilitating the work of migratory officials. Travelers can advance certain data and utilize self-service kiosks for quicker passage.
Beyond efficiency, the EES aims to improve security by providing Better control the deadlines and preventing fake identities, excesses of permanence, and misuse of visa-free entry. Border and police authorities will have Immediate access to key facts, enabling them to reinforce security and better detect threats related to serious crimes and terrorism.
More information about the EES is available on the European Union’s website: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/es/ees/what-is-the-ees##.
