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flag Starting Oct. 12, 2025, the EU’s Entry/Exit System requires non-EU travelers, including UK citizens, to provide fingerprints and facial scans when entering the Schengen Area.

flag Starting October 12, 2025, the EU will launch its Entry/Exit System (EES), requiring non-EU travelers, including UK nationals, to provide biometric data—fingerprints and facial scans—at border checkpoints when entering the Schengen Area. flag The system replaces manual passport stamping with automated digital tracking to improve border security, detect overstays, and prevent identity fraud. flag Children under 12 are exempt from fingerprinting. flag The rollout will be phased over six months across air, sea, and land routes, with some travelers facing longer wait times due to overlapping manual and automated checks. flag While the EU says the system complies with strict data privacy standards and will store data for up to three years, concerns remain over privacy, delays, and travel disruption. flag Over 15 million UK adults say they may avoid traveling to Europe due to the changes, and many are unaware of the new rules. flag Travelers are advised to ensure their documents are valid and prepare for potential delays.

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