EES: Two major Italian airports reveal start date for new passport checks

EES: Two major Italian airports reveal start date for new passport checks

The EU's new biometric passport checks system is set to be launched at two of Italy’s busiest airports next month — the first step in a nationwide rollout due to be completed by April 2026.

New EU rules require fingerprints and facial images at Schengen borders

The EU’s Entry/Exit System will record fingerprints, facial images and passport data of non-EU short-stay visitors for up to three years to streamline checks and enforce the 90/180-day rule.