4 days ago
Date set: Europe's much-delayed entry-exit system to begin
Europe 's Entry-Exit System (EES) is scheduled to begin for some UK travellers to the EU on 12 October 2025.
The EES aims to digitise border crossings, monitor non-EU citizens, identify suspected criminals, and enforce the 90-day stay limit within 180 days.
British passport holders will need to provide fingerprints and facial biometrics, with children under 12 exempt from fingerprint requirements.
The system will have a phased implementation until 9 April 2026, becoming fully operational at all external border crossings from 10 April 2026.
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias) is now expected to start between October and December 2026, with its fee increasing from €7 to €20.
