EU to Launch Biometric Entry/Exit System in October 2025 for Schengen Borders
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is expected to begin operating in October 2025, introducing automated biometric checks at external Schengen…
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European Parliament Approves Entry/Exit System Rollout to Modernize Schengen Borders
The European Parliament has approved significant changes to border control procedures for non-EU nationals entering the Schengen Area, clearing the path for…
Portugal Opens E-Gates to UK Travelers at Faro Airport Ahead of EU Border Changes
Portugal has begun offering e-gate access to UK travelers at Faro Airport, under a bilateral arrangement that marks a notable exception to standard procedures…
ID Tech Digest – June 2, 2025
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: UK Travelers to…
UK Travelers to Face Mandatory EU Biometric Checks at Border Crossings
UK travelers entering the European Union by car will be required to exit their vehicles for manual fingerprint and facial biometric collection once the EU’s…
Armenia to Launch New Biometric ID System in 2026 with EU Standards
Armenia will roll out a new biometric identification system in the second half of 2026, modernizing its national passport and ID card infrastructure to meet…
EU Launches Unified Biometric System for Border Security and Migration
The European Commission has officially launched its shared biometric matching service (sBMS), a major step in building a unified, interoperable biometric…
France Delays EU Biometric Border System, Threatening 2025 Launch Plan
France has yet to declare its readiness for the European Entry/Exit System (EES), a crucial biometric border control system, raising concerns about the planned…
Spain Orders UK Expats to Update Biometric ID Cards Before EU Border Changes
British nationals living in Spain must obtain new biometric residency cards before October or risk being flagged as illegal overstayers when the European…
EU Delays Biometric Border Controls for UK Travelers Until 2027
The European Union has announced a significant delay in implementing new border control systems, pushing back mandatory requirements for British travelers and…