The entry/exit system (EES) is a new EU-wide digital border management system that records the entry and exit of non-EU nationals crossing the Schengen area’s external borders for short stays. It ...

The European Union recently announced it was planning to gradually roll out a new Entry/Exit System, dubbed EES, that will require the collection of biometric data from international travelers, ...

The EU’s Entry/Exit system (EES) went fully live on April 10, 2026 and the first days saw long queues at airports, with some travelers missing flights.

The long wait is over. After years of planning and myriad delays, the European Union’s Entry/Exit system (EES) will go live on October 12. While nothing has changed when it comes to the rules of who ...

If you are planning to go to Europe after mid-October -- say to the surfing capital of Europe, the unforgettable hiking destinations recommended by Rick Steves, or to explore the picturesque beaches ...

The European Union’s new digital Entry/Exit System (EES for short) launched on April 10 across the 29-country Schengen Area—so what should travelers heading to Europe know about the new program? EES ...