European Union | Reminder: Entry/Exit System launches Oct. 12

Non-EU nationals are reminded that the Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to begin operations on Oct. 12, 2025.

Key Points:

• As BAL reported, the European Commission announced that it will progressively roll out the EES over six months at the external borders of 29 European countries starting Oct. 12.
• The new system will record entry and exit data of non-EU nationals visiting the Schengen Area for short stays.
• The EES will record biometric data such as fingerprints, facial images and other travel information.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.

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