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Border Rules
EUROPEAN ENTRY/EXIT SYSTEM (ees)
EES is the new EU system for recording entries and exits of non-EU travellers using biometric data. It replaces traditional passport stamping for short-stay visits (e.g. tourism, business) to the Schengen area.
- Launch date: 12 October 2025 (phased rollout over 6 months)
- Full operation: expected by 10 April 2026
- What data is collected: your passport details, facial image, and fingerprints (for those aged 12 and above)
- Who it applies to: travellers from outside the EU / Schengen area (e.g. UK citizens) making short stays (up to 90 days in a 180-day period)2
- Exemptions / special cases:
- Children under 12 do not need to provide fingerprints (but a facial image is still taken)
- Long-stay visa holders or those with residence permits in EU may be exempt3
- Certain countries, e.g. Ireland and Cyprus, are not in Schengen – EES doesn’t apply there
LINKS: UK Government Website / European Union / Blog Post
Rules & Advice
air & eurostar
Reduce risk while you’re travelling by air and Eurostar by following local and national guidelines.
Before your trip, check the Government Website for the latest advice on your destination. Be sure to have all the correct documentation when travelling internationally.
International Travel:
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RAIL & ROAD
Follow local and national guidelines when travelling by rail or road.
Be sure to have all the right documentation when travelling internationally.
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