Nine Schengen Countries Retain Flexibility to Pause EES Biometrics at Some Borders
Nine Schengen countries are continuing to pause fingerprint and facial-image collection at selected border crossings after temporary flexibility for the…
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UK Travel Industry Pushes EU for Operational Flexibility on Biometric Border Checks
ABTA, the UK travel trade association, and airport stakeholders have formally requested the European Commission provide clearer operational flexibility for the…
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…
EU’s Biometric Border System Launches to Chaos, Technical Failures, and Long Queues
The EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System launched October 12 to widespread technical issues and long queues, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming ETIAS rollout.
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…
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…
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…
Latvia to Bar Russian Non-Biometric Passports
Latvia will stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports as valid travel documents on 15 July 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. From…
EU and UK Reach Gibraltar Deal, Clearing Path for Schengen Integration and Customs Union
The European Union, United Kingdom, Spain, and Gibraltar have reached a political agreement in principle on Gibraltar’s future border arrangements, resolving…