EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force

New EU border system requiring fingerprints and photos from UK travelers goes live, ending years of delays and promising tighter security. | Contesto: cronaca

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• EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force

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A new era of European border control began today as the European Union's long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES) became operational, fundamentally altering the travel experience for UK passengers heading to 29 European nations. The automated IT system, which has faced multiple delays since its initial conception, mandates the digital registration of non-EU visitors, requiring the collection of fingerprints and facial photographs upon first entry into the bloc's Schengen Area. The change applies immediately to British travelers, who will now encounter the biometric checks at ports, airports, and rail terminals across participating countries, marking the most significant procedural shift since the UK's departure from the EU. The implementation follows years of technical and logistical preparations, with authorities emphasizing the system's role in enhancing border security and monitoring migration flows. By digitally recording the name, travel document, biometric data, and the date and place of entry and exit of third-country nationals, the EES is designed to replace the manual stamping of passports. Its primary function is to reliably identify overstayers and individuals using fraudulent documents, while also streamlining border crossings for frequent travelers with compliant records. The European Commission has stated the system will help protect the EU's external borders by providing authorities with more accurate and interoperable data. For UK travelers, the practical impact is immediate and tangible. Upon a first trip to the Schengen Area under the new rules, passengers will need to pause at a dedicated kiosk or border post to have their photo taken and four fingerprints scanned digitally. This one-time registration is valid for three years, after which the process must be repeated. While the EU promises that subsequent entries within that period should be faster, the initial enrollment is expected to add processing time, particularly at busy transport hubs like the Port of Dover, the Eurostar terminal at St Pancras, and major European airports. Travel industry groups have expressed concern over potential congestion during peak periods. The rollout has been met...

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