What is the EES?

The Entry/Exit System (EES) is Europe’s new border management system that came into effect on October 12th , 2025. It registers non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay (up to 90 days within a 180-day period) , each time they cross the external borders of  European countries using the EES.

European countries using the EES began its gradual rollout at external borders on 12 October 2025 and will fully implement it by 10 April 2026.

Who will be registered in the EES?

The system EES applies to you if you are a non-EU national who either:

• Hold a short-stay visa to travel to the European countries using the EES ;

or

• Are exempt from visa for a short stay in the European countries using the EES.

« Short stay » means up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Which data are collected by the EES?

• Personal data from the travel document ;
• Date and place of each entry to and exit from the European countries using the EES ;
• Biometric data (fingerprints and facial image) ;

Some airports may experience longer processing times at passport control during the rollout of the new system. Please be mindful of this when planning onward travel.

Which European countries use the EES?

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,  Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands,  Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

For more information on the EES, please visit the link or watch the video .

• A valid biometric passport for international flights or a national identity card for domestic.
• A valid ticket. (A return ticket if required by the host country).
• An entry visa, if required by the host country, or transit visa if required by the country of connection.
• A certificate of residence in the country of destination for passengers with a one-way ticket.  
• A parental authorization for passengers under 18 travelling alone or with relatives other than the father or legal guardian.
• Your tagged luggage (name, address, phone).
• A vaccination certificate if required.
• A travel insurance to the host country if required.     
• Proof of Accommodation: confirmed hotel reservation, rental contract, official or private invitation from the host.      

Other documents may be required by the authorities of departure, destination or transit countries, the passenger is solely responsible for obtaining these documents.