From October 12, 2025 EU Runes Entrance/exit system (EES): instead of stamps – Digital biometrics and automatic fixation of border intersections for citizens of countries outside the EU. Refusal to surrender biometry = Refusal at the entrance.
What changes on the border with the EU
New Entry/Exit System (EES) centrally stores data on entrances and exits, accelerates Border controlincreases safety And it helps to track Dates of stay.
What data will collect
- Facial photo (biometria)
- Fingerprints
- Name and type of travel document
- Date, time and point entry/exit
Important: The delivery of biometrics is required; Refusal leads to Refusal at the entrance.
Data storage period
- 3 years – standard storage of intersections
- 5 years – for violators of the stay
Where will ees work
The system covers 25 EU countries (except Cyprus And Ireland), as well as the countries of the Schengen zone outside the EU: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland.
Why enter EES
- Reduction of queues and acceleration of control
- More accurate accounting of entrances/exits
- The struggle with Overlines (excess of permitted deadlines)
- Data exchange between countries in Real time
Communication with Etias
Following EES is expected to launch Etias (preliminary authorization of trips) – approximately The end of 2026. For citizens of countries outside the EU you will need online resolution and payment of the fee 20 € Before traveling to Schengen.
What to do a traveler now
- Plan time on Biometric scan At the first entrance after 10.10.2025
- Monitor the terms of stay (the system fixes the “entrance/output” automatically)
- Check the software updates Etias Before traveling in 2026
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