"Despite the imminent deadline for the complete implementation of the EU's entry-exit system, passengers on Eurotunnel's Le Shuttle service, cross-channel ferries, or Eurostar will not encounter any changes due to delays in France's technology development."
"Wet-stamping of passports will continue at the French border, which is located in England for outgoing cross-Channel train, Shuttle, and ferry passengers, while only lorry drivers and coach passengers will undergo EES formalities."
"The phased introduction of the EES has already caused long delays at some airports, with passengers experiencing hours of delays due to biometric checks, including fingerprinting and facial IDs."
Passengers traveling from the UK to France will not experience new biometric checks in the upcoming weeks, despite the EU's entry-exit system deadline of April 10. Delays in France's technology development have prevented the implementation of these checks. Wet-stamping of passports will continue at the French border for Eurotunnel, ferry, and Eurostar passengers. Only specific groups, such as lorry drivers and coach passengers, will undergo EES formalities. The phased introduction of the system has already caused delays at various airports across Europe.
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