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Modernizing EU borders: Key features of the Entry/Exit System (EES)

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02 September 2024

Modernizing EU borders: Key features of the Entry/Exit System (EES)

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The Entry/Exit System (EES) registers essential information of third-country travelers crossing EU external borders.

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The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system designed to register travelers from third countries each time they cross an EU external border. This includes both short-stay visa holders and visa-exempt travelers. The system records essential information such as the person’s name, travel document type, and biometric data (fingerprints and captured facial features)

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