British travellers going to Europe will be asked to do additional entry checks under new rules to be phased in from this Sunday.

The Entry Exit System (EES) will require non-EU citizens to scan their passport, have their fingerprints and photographs taken, and face questions from a border guard on arrival in 29 European countries.

These include the most popular holiday destinations for British travellers such as France, Spain, Italy and Greece. Once completed at a European destination, registration is valid for three years.

Holidaymakers do not need to do anything before they leave if travelling by air; but will need to do the process in the UK if travelling from the Port of Dover, Folkestone or by Eurostar from London St Pancras.

There are concerns that the process, which is expected

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