New entry requirements for Europe have been postponed again.
The EU finally plans to launch two related systems, but it will affect international travelers traveling to a group of 27 countries. However, the implementation of both programs has been delayed.
When will the Entry/Exit System (EES) in Europe begin?
One of the new plans is called Enter/Exit System (EES)it will digitally record visitors and visitors from other countries by scanning biometric data (such as fingerprints and facial images) when travelers arrive and leave European countries.
This will enable EU border authorities to strengthen security measures and speed up cross-country crossings According to the EU. The system also means The end of the European passport stamp.
However, it won’t require travelers to do anything extra before leaving their homes. Fingerprint and face scanning will occur upon arrival at a European destination – although travelers will eventually have the option to pre-register through the mobile app and kiosks at border entry points. meeting Can’t opt out Provide biometric data to short-term visitors with privacy issues.
However, EES has blown up the latest plan release date for the end of 2024 and has been postponed again. According to a press release from the European Councilpart of the EU executive branch.
Now, according to a statement from the Council on March 5, member states will gradually “gradually introduce “EES” within six months.
this The EES page currently pointed out by the EU The system is “expected to begin in October 2025”. It’s seven months from March, not six months, but who’s counting.
When will the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) begin?
Delaying the release of EES delays, in turn delays European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIA)Program requirements for travelers from the United States, Canada and other 60 “visa” countries that want to enter any of the 30 different European countries.
Before they travel to Europe, these travelers will need to complete the online application process for ETIAS and pay a 7 euro (about $7.60 as of this writing). Those under 18 and over 70 do not pay fees, although everyone (regardless of age) will need to register with Etias.
But no matter how old it is, no one has to do this as soon as possible, because the EU has Postponed release Etias to “the last quarter of 2026”.
The deadline has been Move back a few times already. The latest delay seems to be due to the delay of the entry/exit system, “Prerequisite for Etias to enter the operation”, AS far away explain.
So in short: Etias requires EES to start, and neither EU has ETA. QED.
Meanwhile, “the traveler’s actions are not needed at this time.” According to the EUyour European holiday can be done normally.
But please note that Similar electronic travel authorization (ETA) in the UK have Start, so you need Apply And pay a fee of £10 (about $13) to enter England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
By the way, make sure you only apply for the UK ETA through the official government website, gov.ukor download UK and apps. Beware The scammer misled people Fraudulent third-party services and scam websites.