"The EU's Entry & Exit System - EES - officially came into effect on Sunday, October 12th, after many years of delays. The system is essentially an enhanced passport check - it does not alter the rules for entry to the EU/Schengen zone, but it does tighten up the application of them. It affects only travel across EU/Schengen zone external borders -"
"People travelling on the passport of an EU nation are exempt from EES, as are non-EU citizens who have residency in an EU/Schengen zone country with a residency permit (such as a carte de sejour) or a visa - full list of exemptions here. You can find a full explanation of how it works here, but there are also practical considerations, such as what travellers are expected to do on arrival at the airport."
EES introduces biometric passport checks for non-EU travellers at external Schengen borders. The system enhances passport checks without changing rules for EU/Schengen entry. EES applies to travel between EU states and non-EU nations such as the UK, US, and Australia, but not to intra‑Schengen trips. EU passport holders and non‑EU residents with permits or visas are exempt. EU countries will phase in EES by April 2026, with each country deciding implementation details. France is rolling out EES gradually across transport modes; major French airports like Charles de Gaulle and Orly have installed 320 self‑service pre‑registration kiosks.
Read at www.thelocal.fr
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