EU announces launch of new system to register travellers’ entry and exit

The Foreign Ministry would like to inform travellers to Europe that the European Commission has announced the implementation of a new system for recording the entry and exit of non European Union travellers to EU countries, called the European Entry-Exit System (EES),.

Starting from October 12, 2025, the system will be gradually implemented at the external borders of 29 European countries over a period of six months, with full implementation to be completed by April 10, 2026.

The introduction of the EES does not remove the requirement for a Schengen visa. For more information on obtaining a Schengen visa please click here

Data to be recorded:
Upon entering or exiting European Union countries, the following data will be recorded:

• Passport data: name, date of birth, passport number, expiry date.
• Biometric data: facial image and fingerprints (for those over 12 years old).
• Travel information: date of entry and exit from the Schengen area.

Practical implementation:
Fingerprints and data will be taken upon the traveler's first entry into a Schengen country.

Upon subsequent entry, automatic verification will be carried out using the biometric matching system

This system aims to facilitate and expedite transit procedures.

Important information for travellers:
It is necessary to provide all the required documents.

Travellers must adhere to the permitted visit period in the Schengen area (90 days within every 180 days .

The system is implemented in accordance with modern European standards to secure borders and facilitate the movement of travellers.