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The European Union is launching a new automated registration system for travelers from non-EU countries starting April 10.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) will be implemented across 29 European nations to replace manual passport stamping with digital records, according to official European Union resources and the European External Action Service (EEAS).
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The EES is a technological solution designed to monitor the borders of the Schengen Area. The system automatically registers every traveler who does not hold citizenship in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland when they cross an external border.
During the border control process, the system collects personal data including the individual’s name, place of entry and exit, and biometric information such as fingerprints and facial scans. This information is stored in a central database, which eliminates the need for physical stamps in passports.
The updated regulations apply to foreign nationals traveling for short-term stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This includes individuals from countries with visa requirements as well as those who benefit from visa-free travel.
The implementation of this system is intended to decrease wait times at border crossings through the use of self-service terminals. Additionally, the technology is expected to help authorities identify individuals who overstay their permitted time in Europe or attempt to use fraudulent documents.
This change comes as several EU member states have increased security measures at their borders. Poland recently extended temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania until October 2026. Officials in Warsaw attributed this decision to the threat of hybrid attacks and migration pressure from the Putin and Lukashenko regimes.
The European Union rolled out its new Entry/Exit System (EES) for all Schengen countries on October 12, 2025. The system used biometric data to track every entry and exit of non-EU nationals, including Russians, and was designed to tighten border security while flagging individuals involved in criminal activity.
Under the EES, visa applicants had their fingerprints and photos recorded, and their biometric data was captured again each time they crossed a Schengen border. This rollout was planned to be gradual, aiming to cover all Schengen countries within six months, with full implementation expected by April 10, 2026.
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