EU Delays Full Biometric Borders to September 2026

March 9, 2026·25 days ago·via Travel And Tour World

The European Union postpones full rollout of its Entry/Exit System (EES) to September 2026, easing pressures on summer travelers after trials revealed severe queuing risks at airports, ferry ports, and the Channel Tunnel. EES replaces passport stamps for non-EU visitors like UK and US holidaymakers with digital records capturing fingerprints and facial images on first entry, then verifying them swiftly on return trips.

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