Europe launches new digital border checks — and U.S. travelers will notice the change.
The European Union officially rolled out its Entry/Exit System (EES) today, replacing traditional passport stamps with biometric registration for all non-EU visitors, including U.S. citizens traveling to Europe.
The EES is now live at major airports and border crossings across the Schengen Area, with full deployment expected by April 2026.
What Is the EES?
The new system automatically records the entry and exit of non-EU nationals visiting Europe for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period).
Instead of a passport stamp, travelers will have their faces and fingerprints scanned at an automated
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