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The processing time at registration could take a bit longer for citizens from outside of Schengen, as they need to register their biometric data. The police are in general, happy with the way it has been rolled out.

The roll out of Europe's EES biometric border system was due to be stepped up this week across Europe, but what does that mean for travellers heading between France and the UK via Dover, the Eurotunnel or Eurostar terminals? Passengers might have expected longer waits at some French border crossing points from this week, as registrations for the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), the new EU digital border system, were due to be stepped up in line with phased rollout plans.

Many travellers to Europe will see changes in border security from Sunday with the launch of the EU's new digital entry and exit system (EES) after many delays. The system means most non-EU citizens will have to register their biometric information at the border. Travellers' faces will have to be photographed and fingerprints scanned before they are allowed into Europe's Schengen area.

The EES system will be officially implemented on October 12th. The equipment is already in place and has been tested several times.

The Entry & Exit System (EES) will come into effect on October 12th, 2025, and will be phased in gradually across the EU/Schengen zone.