Travelers outside the EU will soon need to provide biometric data, including fingerprints and facial scans, to enter 29 European countries under the new Entry/Exit System (EES). This biometric system will replace traditional passport checks, with data retention periods varying based on visa status. #EES #SchengenArea #BiometricData #TravelSecurity
Keypoints
- The new EES requires biometric scans from travelers entering 29 European countries.
- The system will replace traditional passport checks at borders starting October 12.
- Biometric data will be stored for up to five years, especially for overstayers.
- The rollout has been delayed but is expected to be fully implemented by April 2026.
- Refusal to provide biometric data will result in denial of entry into the Schengen Area.
Read More: https://therecord.media/eu-preps-biometric-checks-travel