New Border Management System in the EU
The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will be fully operational from 10 April 2026.
New Border Management System
The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will be fully operational from 10 April 2026, following its progressive rollout, which began on 12 October 2025.
The EES is an automated IT system that registers non-EU nationals travelling for short stays each time they cross the external borders of the Schengen area. The system uses biometric data and digital records to enhance border management, improve security and facilitate more efficient border crossings.
Further information on the EES is available here:
https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/what-is-the-ees