BREAKING: EU Introduces Biometric checks to replace Passport stamps for Non-EU Travelers

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The European Union is set to replace passport stamps with biometric checks for travellers entering and exiting the EU from October 12. The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will require passengers from the UK and other non-EU countries to have their fingerprints and faces scanned to cross an EU border.

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The EES will be rolled out across member nations over six months, with full implementation expected by April 10, 2026. The system was initially due to launch last November but has been delayed due to technological issues.

Under the new system, non-EU citizens will need to register their biometric data, including fingerprints and a photo, along with their passport details. Anyone refusing to provide biometric data will be denied entry into the EU.

The EU hopes the EES will enhance border security and reduce wait times by enabling faster checks. However, the UK government has warned travelers to “be prepared to wait during busy times” as the checks will take several minutes to complete.

The EES will also allow UK nationals to use EU e-gates, provided they are registered in the system. Some European countries, including Germany and Bulgaria, already permit UK citizens to access e-gates.

The biometric data will be held for three years, except for individuals who overstay the 90-day limit without a visa, who will have their data held for five years. There is no cost for EES registration, and passengers will be able to use hand-held devices to register their biometric data.

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