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I Used New EU Airport Entry System and It Left Me Worried for Summer Travellers
The EU's Entry/Exit System replaces passport stamps with biometric checks, creating digital travel records and catching 4,000 overstayers, with delays up to four hours expected, officials said.
- On April 10, 2026, the European Union's Entry Exit System becomes fully operational at all airports and ports, though airline groups warn holiday traffic could double wait times to four hours this Easter.
- Designed to strengthen border security, the EES digitally tracks non-EU residents across 29 Schengen area countries, with implementation rolling out gradually since October 12, 2025 .
- Travelers must provide fingerprints and facial scans, though children under 12 are exempt from fingerprinting; at St Pancras International, Folkestone, and the Port of Dover, checks occur before departure.
- UK Minister for Border Security and Asylum Alex Norris advised travelers to "always check with your transport operator," while Abta director Luke Petherbridge recommended passengers prepare for delays with "extra water and snacks."
- The European Commission clarified that Member States may partially suspend the EES during peak travel months to avoid disruption, though pre-registration apps remain available only in Sweden and Portugal.
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UK warns of Easter travel delays due to new EU border checks
The British government has alerted UK tourists travelling to the Schengen area around Easter about the full implementation of EU’s new Entry/Exit border system (EES), urging travellers to allow additional time for journeys.
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