Schengen Area: Biometric Entry/Exit System Now Fully Operational

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational at external Schengen borders. The system digitally records entries and exits of non-EU nationals travelling for short stays and collects passport information, facial images and fingerprints.

What this means: Travellers visiting the Schengen Area should expect biometric registration at the border and a move away from traditional passport stamping.