As Easter approaches, UK travelers to Europe must prepare for new digital border controls introduced by the European Union. The EU rolled out its Entry/Exit System (EES) starting October last year, replacing traditional passport stamps with a digital system that logs arrivals and departures of non-EU visitors. This system covers 29 countries, including all EU members except Ireland and Cyprus, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. UK nationals travelling for short stays, up to 90 days within a 180-day period, will have their data recorded to strengthen border security and help detect overstayers. The implementation of the EES means additional... [Continue Reading]