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The moment has arrived, jet-setters: the Entry/Exit System ( EES ) debuted on October 12th after much fanfare, and it’s bringing your next European getaway into the 21st century.

An automated IT system, EES will gather your biometric data through fingerprints and facial scans — something you might not have necessarily encountered on your last international journey.

The new travel requirement has only just begun and won’t be fully implemented until April of 2026, but there’s plenty to know before showing up to the airport . Pack your bags and we’ll give you the deets.

The EES has gone into effect on October 12th

EES, not to be confused with ETIAS , requires registration information for non-European travelers entering and exiting the borders for a “short stay,” whi

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