Italy Rolls Out E-Visas, Biometric Gates

Italy joins Schengen countries in launching e-visa applications and biometric border gates under the EU's Entry/Exit System. Non-EU visitors now register fingerprints and facial scans at airports and crossings, replacing passport stamps with digital tracking. The system, operational since October 2025 and expanding through April 2026, aims to speed up entries while curbing overstays. Travelers report mixed experiences with queues at rollout but promise faster future checks.