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Visits from countries outside the EU, this is when the 'EES' system comes into force

2025-07-30 18:30:53Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

From 12 October, the implementation of the new digital system of Europe's borders for citizens outside the EU will start.

"The publication marks a step closer to making the EU, the world's most advanced travel destination," Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice President for Technology Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, said in a statement.

"By working closely with Member States and the transport sector, we are creating a safe, efficient and travel-friendly framework that reflects Europe's commitment to both safety and technological innovation."

The EES system is being introduced to strengthen border security and identify travellers staying longer than the time allowed in the Schengen Area (90 days within a 180-day period).

The new system requires Europe's border crossings to have dedicated infrastructure installed. The UK government has reportedly provided Eurostar, Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover with £3.5 million (€4.1 million) each to spend on check-in kiosks.


From October 12 onwards, EU member states will start gradually introducing the EES over a six-month period, the European Commission said in a statement.

The border authorities will progressively register the data of third-country nationals crossing the borders. At the end of this period, according to the Commission, the EES will be fully deployed at all border crossing points.

The EES will be a registration system for travellers from the UK, US and other non-EU countries.

Travelers will need to scan their passports or other travel documents at a self-service kiosk whenever they cross an EU external border. This will not apply to citizens or legal residents of the EU or to those with long-term visas.

The system will record the traveler's name, biometric data, as well as the date and place of entry and exit. Facial scans and fingerprint data obtained during the first registration are stored in the EES database for three years.

During this period, travelers will only need to provide a fingerprint or a photo at the border when entering and exiting, which will be compared to the stored data.

One of the main concerns for travellers is whether the new system will cause long queues and waiting times at the borders.

This is because passengers will have to use the new scanning technology that is being installed on all international land, sea and air crossings in the Schengen Area.

The Commission says it will continue to work closely with member states to ensure a "smooth and effective implementation of the system".

As the launch date approaches, travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points, including airports across the EU, she adds.

The EES system will be followed by the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) at the end of 2026, with a transitional period of at least six months, meaning that it will not be mandatory until 2027.

This will require non-EU travellers who do not need a visa to obtain authorisation before entering the Schengen Area.


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