I’ll Miss My Passport Stamps


Journey to the European Union is about to look completely different.

Beginning October 12, the EU will start the six-month rollout of a brand new “Entry/Exit System” that requires fingerprint scans and pictures and for short-term stays in 29 nations.

The brand new journey guidelines – which can finally change passport stamps – are supposed to enhance safety, fight identification fraud and irregular migration, and make border crossings extra environment friendly in the long term, however they may additionally imply longer strains for vacationers within the close to time period. 

“The time wanted to register this data will rely upon the provision and variety of digital kiosks,” European Journey Brokers’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) spokesperson Christina Russe stated in an emailed assertion. “We consider that airports are nicely ready, however have no idea what the scenario will likely be in any respect land and sea border-crossings.”

Who It Applies To

The brand new Entry/Exit System, or EES, will impression