Update: European Union Entry/Exit System Fully Implements April 10th

The European Union launched its Entry/Exit System (EES) on October 12th, 2025. The system has been gradually deployed across external border crossings within the Schengen Area.

As of April 10th, 2026, the EES is fully operational at all external border crossing points of Schengen Area countries.

Travelers should allow additional time at border crossings due to potentially longer wait times associated with biometric screening, including facial image capture and fingerprint scans.

For more information on EES, click here.