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New EU Entry/Exit System to Begin in November: Travelers Brace for Border Changes and Potential Delays

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06 September 2024

New EU Entry/Exit System to Begin in November: Travelers Brace for Border Changes and Potential Delays

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Beginning November 10, 2024, the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) will enforce new automated border checks for non-EU travelers, likely leading to longer wait times at major entry points.

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Starting November 10, 2024, non-EU travelers will encounter new border checks as the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) goes live. The EES will require travelers to use self-service kiosks at border crossings to scan passports, capture biometric data, and record entry and exit times. Designed to enhance border security and track overstays, the system could lead to longer wait times, particularly at high-traffic points like Dover and Calais. Concerns are mounting about potential delays, but gradual implementation plans are in place to ease the transition. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is expected to follow in 2025, introducing a visa waiver requirement for short-term visits.

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