Australians traveling to Europe face new biometric border control measures under Entry/Exit System
As of today, Australians traveling to Europe are subject to enhanced border control measures, which see biometric data collection integrated into the immigration process. Under the new Entry/Exit System (EES), travelers will have their faces scanned and fingerprints taken upon entering any of the 29 participating countries. This major shift replaces traditional passport stamps, aiming to streamline tracking of individuals entering and leaving the continent. The implementation of EES comes amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has heightened concerns about air travel safety and efficiency. Officials expect significant queues and delays at airports and land borders as travelers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Apr 2026 19:20
