EES · 28 April 2026

Long queues in the first weeks of full EES

Reports from major airports describe extended queues and some missed connections after passport stamps were fully replaced by EES.

What this means for you

EES is the EU’s digital border register. On your first entry since April 2026 you give a facial image and, from age 12, four fingerprints at the border. It is free, needs no application and replaces passport stamps. It applies to all non-EU short-stay visitors in 29 countries, with or without a visa.

Read the full guide: EES

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