US EditionMajor New EU Border Rules Could Put Brits Off Holidays to Europe - Liverpool Echo
Research shows 29% of UK adults may avoid EU travel due to biometric data collection and longer border checks under the new Entry/Exit System starting October 12.
- On October 12, the European Union will launch its Entry/Exit System , requiring non-EU travellers to register at Schengen borders by scanning passports before departure.
- Replacing stamps with digital records, the Entry/Exit System retains biometric data and travel details of non-EU citizens for three years to track 90-day visa-free stays and strengthen controls.
- Eurotunnel will start EES checks for coaches and lorries on October 12, and London St Pancras built 49 kiosks after a �15 million overhaul.
- Research from Co-op Insurance found over 15 million UK adults would be discouraged from travelling to the EU, and Ellis German urged travellers to plan: 'Ahead of the introduction of the EU's Entry/Exit System, it's important that travellers are aware of the changes so that they can plan their travel accordingly'.
- Survey respondents cited less downtime and potential hold-ups as key worries, with 34% uneasy about biometrics, 22% fearing less downtime, 10% concerned about delays, and 18% stressed at security.
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