The Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces traditional passport stamps with digital registration. Since its launch in October 2025, over 52 million border crossings have been registered and more than 27,000 people have been refused entry.
The system went into full operation on Friday and is now used at all external borders in 29 countries, including Schengen countries outside the EU. Non-EU travellers must provide passport details, fingerprints and a photo.
The EU says the system provides better control and allows faster risk identification, but it has also raised concerns about longer waiting times. According to the Commission, registration takes around 70 seconds.
