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A new rule for UK tourists travelling to Europe will be introduced this week. From October 12, UK tourists in the European Union will need to comply with the new entry-exit scheme, or EES.

It means holidaymakers from the UK must scan their passport, have fingerprints and their photograph taken when entering EU countries. The EES is being introduced to replace passport stamping for all non-EU citizens.

The new rules will apply in the Schengen area, which includes 29 countries. EES is a new, automated system for collecting the personal data of nationals of countries that are not members of the European Union or the Schengen Area when they enter and exit the Schengen Area.

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