<ul><li>The European Union is set to launch its new Entry/Exit System (EES) in October 2025, introducing significant changes for non-EU travelers, including British citizens, visiting the Schengen Area.</li><li>The EES is an automated IT system designed to register non-EU nationals each time they cross an EU external border, replacing traditional passport stamping with biometric data collection.</li><li>Travelers will need to scan their passports, provide fingerprints, and have a facial photograph taken for first-time entry. For subsequent entries, a simplified process of biometric verification will be required.</li><li>The introduction of EES is expected to cause initial delays and increased wait times at border crossings, especially at busy entry points such as airports, the Channel Tunnel, and ferry ports.</li></ul>

EU Entry/Exit System (EES) 2025: What it Means for UK and Non-EU Travelers

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