EES passport checks
All the news and essential information about the EU and Schengen area's new Entry/Exit passport checks known as EES.
'4-hour queues': Europe's airlines and airports fear summer travel chaos
Airlines across Europe have called on EU chiefs to review the ongoing roll-out for the EES biometric border checks amid fears the system will lead to border chaos this summer.
EU says countries can halt EES checks over summer to avoid travel chaos
Member States will have the green light to partially suspend Europe's Entry/Exit System (EES), the new EU digital border system, over the summer to avoid any travel chaos at ports and airports during peak season.
'Mayhem and chaos': Europe's airports demand urgent review of new border system
The association of European airports called on Thursday for an urgent review of the new EU border system, amid “mounting operational issues” that could affect the holiday season.
LATEST: Which German airports have introduced EES checks?
Germany began introducing the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) in October, with Düsseldorf airport being the first to roll out biometric checks. Here are all the major airports that have launched the new system so far.
NEW: Europe launches long-awaited EES biometric border checks
From Sunday, non-EU travellers entering Europe's Schengen open-borders zone will gradually be photographed and fingerprinted at border crossings, as the European Union rolls out its much-delayed automated border checks.
How EES border checks affects EasyPASS users travelling to and from Germany
The EasyPASS system allows people from certain countries outside the EU to use e-gates at Germany's borders, but most users including British and US citizens will now have to re-register in order to keep using the scheme.
What will new EES border checks mean for non-EU residents in Europe?
The EU's new Entry & Exit System (EES) of enhanced passport controls will be launched on October 12th, albeit in a phased in approach, but how will it impact non-EU residents legally living in EU/Schengen countries?
Can I opt out of giving my biometrics under Europe's new border checks?
Non-EU travellers heading to EU/Schengen countries will soon face biometric border controls as the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into force from October 12th. But can travellers opt out?
Dover and Eurotunnel reveal start dates for new EES passport checks
Car passengers travelling from the UK to France and onwards to other European countries will not be immediately subject to the EES biometric border checks that are set to be launched on October 12th.
How will the EU's new EES passport checks affect the 90-day rule?
One of the stated aims of the EU's new Entry & Exit System is to catch over-stayers, especially those who have over-stayed their 90-day allowance. Here's a look at what changes for those who currently travel visa-free to Europe.
EU confirms launch date for new border system to 'help identify overstayers'
The European Union confirmed on Wednesday that a delayed new border-check system for non-EU nationals, which will do away with passport stamps, will finally launch in October.
Travel to Germany: Your questions answered about EES And ETIAS
With firm start dates now in place (probably) for the start of the EU's new systems of biometric passport checks and online visa waivers, we answer your questions on how these systems will work for tourists, foreign residents of EU countries and second-home owners in Germany.
EU reveals (latest) start date for EES biometric passport checks
The European Commission has laid out the start date for the long-delayed biometric passport checks known as the Entry & Exit System.
EES update: Phased launch of Europe's new border system approved by MEPs
The European Parliament gave final approval on Tuesday to a phased rollout of a new border check system for non-EU nationals which will do away with passport stamps.
EU aims for October start date for EES passport checks
The EU's much-delayed EES system of biometric passport checks could begin in October this year, after an agreement was reached on Wednesday between member states.
UK port of Dover expects EES to be rolled out 'in November 2025'
After repeated delays there is still no confirmed start date for the EU's biometric passport checks system known as EES - but the boss of the UK ferry port of Dover has revealed that he is expecting a start date of November 2025.
How you can prepare for travel under Europe's new EES and ETIAS rules
After repeated delays two big changes to EU travel rules could come into force in 2025 - so if you have a trip planned, here's what you need to know in advance.
LATEST: EU reveals how EES biometric border checks will be phased in
The European Commission has outlined how it intends to introduce Europe's new biometric border system in a phased approach, after its rollout was delayed for the third time in November.
Launch of Europe's new EES border system officially delayed again
The date of November 10th for the launch of the new EU border system, the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), is “no longer on the table”, the EU s Commissioner Ylva Johansson announced on Thursday afternoon following a meeting of EU home affairs ministers in Luxembourg.
Launch of EU's border system could be delayed again to avoid travel chaos
The EU's much awaited Entry/Exit border checks for non-EU visitors is scheduled to launch on November 10th. But whilst there has been no official confirmation in Brussels the start of the long-awaited EES system could be postponed again.
Europe's new EES biometric passport system to launch in November
EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson has confirmed that the new EU digital border check system, the EES, will become operational in November.
UK government says it is not ready for new European passport control system
The UK government said on Monday that it was not ready for the new EU border check system known as EES, as it announced new measures aimed at avoiding major disruption at ports.
In detail: Who is exempt from Europe's EES passport checks?
The EU's new biometric passport system known as EES is due to go live in the autumn, but there is a long list of people who will be exempt from the system's requirements - here's an in-depth look.