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UK travellers could see 'four-hour queues' as new EU border system comes into force
Delays from the new biometric checks could cause queues up to four hours and cost the UK economy £400 million annually, industry bodies warn.
- New rules come into force today requiring UK tourists visiting Schengen area countries to submit biometric data, including fingerprints and photos, upon entry.
- The changes are part of the European Union's new Entry/Exit System to monitor how long non-EU citizens stay in the Schengen zone.
- Authorities warn of potential four-hour queues as the EES is initially rolled out, but expect shorter wait times once the system is fully implemented.
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Holidaymakers face 4-hour queues at airports as EU border rules come in force TODAY
UK travellers visiting countries such as Spain, Portugal and Italy are being urged to prepare for four-hour queues as a new EU border system comes…
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