Spain’s Operation Crossing the Strait Opens With Biometric Checks for Non-EU Travelers
Spain’s annual Operation Crossing the Strait has begun, and for the first time it is running with biometric border controls for non-EU travelers as the summer…
Entry/Exit System
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Virgin Voyages Warns of 2-3 Hour EES Biometric Delays at Barcelona Cruise Terminal
Virgin Voyages has warned guests of significant changes to EU border controls that are causing 2 to 3 hour disembarkation delays at the Port of Barcelona. The…
US Congressman Introduces Bill to Mandate Biometric Border Scanning
US Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced the Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act, legislation that would require the collection of…
Greece Exempts UK Travelers from EES Biometric Registration
Greece is exempting British passport holders from EES biometric registration at all Greek border crossings, opening a country-level gap in the EU rollout.
France Staggers as EU Entry/Exit System Deadline Approaches
The EU says EES goes live on April 10, but France is still wet-stamping most Eurostar, Eurotunnel and ferry passengers on cross-Channel routes for now.
EU Biometric Entry/Exit System Launch Pushed to September 2026 With Phased Rollout
The European Union’s biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) is now expected to begin in September 2026, with a phased rollout lasting up to six months, marking…
Inetum to Deploy New EES Border Equipment at Ports of Algeciras and Tarifa
Inetum España has been selected to deploy new border control infrastructure tied to the EU’s Entry/Exit System at the passenger terminals of the ports of…
Frontex Outlines Biometric-First Digital Transformation of EU Border Management
Frontex has published a release detailing its role in the ongoing digital transformation of European border management, describing biometrics as a permanent…
EU Launches Shared Biometric Matching System to Strengthen Border Security
The European Union has officially launched its shared Biometric Matching System (sBMS), marking a major step in the development of its border security…
EU Sets October Launch for Biometric Entry/Exit System, Full Rollout by April 2026
The European Union has confirmed that its Entry/Exit System (EES) will officially launch on October 12, 2025, introducing digital biometric border controls for…