Entry/Exit System Fully Operational across All Schengen Borders
The European Commission has confirmed that the Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational throughout the entire Schengen Area. This development marks a key advancement in the EU's border security framework by enabling comprehensive biometric registration of travelers entering and exiting the Schengen zone. The EES replaces the traditional passport stamping with automated data collection, improving both security and the efficiency of border crossings. The system's operational status applies uniformly at all external borders of the Schengen Area, ensuring standardized procedures for all member states. It supports enhanced tracking and verification of third-country nationals, facilitating better migration management and security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 09:39
EU Entry/Exit System Enforced from October 12, 2025, Affecting UK Nationals Travelling to Schengen Area
Information about changing requirements for UK nationals travelling to countries in the Schengen area. The European Unionâs (EU) Entry/Exit System (EES) started on 12 October 2025 This is a new digital border system that has changed requirements for British citizens travelling to the Schengen area. Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. The Republic of Ireland and Cyprus are not within the Schengen area, and therefore EES is not applicable when travelling to either of these countries.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 08:51
