The European Union implemented its new Entry-Exit System (EES) on October 12 which has fundamentally changed the entry and exit process for people from non-EU countries, the Spanish newspaper 20 Minutos reported.
What is the EES?
This digital system records the data of non-EU citizens entering or leaving the Schengen Area or EU countries.
It replaces the exit and entry stamp on passports with an electronic stamp, storing data such as their name, date of birth, passport data, time and place of entry and exit, as well as biometric data (fingerprints with facial image).
The primary objective of the new system is to enhance border security, reduce identity fraud, and monitor visitors’ compliance with the permitted length of stay.
How will the system be implemented?
The implementation will be phased in over a period of six months, starting October 12, with the system being fully operational at all external border points by April 10, 2026.
Initially, some border points will use the system, and then it will be gradually rolled out to the rest of the border points.
During the transition period, some points may continue to use manual stamping until the full phase of the system is completed.
Who will the system apply to?
The system applies to people coming from non-EU or non-Schengen countries, whether or not they require a visa, for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
This also applies to UK citizens who do not hold special permits that may exempt them from the system.
Those exempt from this system include citizens of EU countries and countries with freedom of movement within the Schengen area, as well as individuals holding long-term visas or valid permits within the EU or within the Schengen area.
Children under 12 years of age are also exempt from fingerprinting, as are certain special categories of individuals, such as heads of state or certain border infrastructure workers, who are granted exemptions in accordance with local legislation.
What should you do when traveling after October 12?
This system does not require a prior application, but data is collected at the entry or exit point at the border point where the trip begins.
On the first visit after the system’s launch, the visitor will be asked to use a device to capture fingerprints and a facial image.
Upon subsequent visits, the fingerprints and image will be verified, instead of a full re-registration. The passport must be valid and all information must be correct, as the data may be used to determine the remaining length of stay in the Schengen region, up to 90 days.
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