Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Traveling to the European Union is about to get more complicated.
Here’s what you need to know
Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system for non-EU nationals
travelling for a short stay of up to 90 days out of every 180 days, each time
they cross the external borders of 29 European countries using the
system. The system will register the person’s name, passport information,
biometric data (fingerprints and captured facial images), and the date and
place of entry and exit. The rollout will take six months, and after April 10,
2026, EES will replace manual stamping of passports at all entry/exit points by
air, sea, and land. Within three years, even if you have a renewed passport,
the system will update your information based on the previous record. EES is expected
to prevent irregular migration and help protect the security of those who live
in or travel to Europe. Also, the automated border control and self-service
systems will provide faster and easier entry to and exit from Europe. Such a system
is nothing new in many countries, such as the USA, the UK, Singapore, China,
and Japan. Now, next time you travel to Europe from a non-European country, be
ready for the updated entry system. Please also be reminded that you’ll need to
pay €20 for a travel authorization called the European Travel Information
and Authorisation System (ETIAS) from late 2026.
Read the article and learn about Europe’s new entry/exit system.
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