The European Union’s entry-exit system (EES) for British passport holders, as well as other “third-country nationals”, begins on Sunday 12 October.

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The European Union’s entry-exit system (EES) for British passport holders, as well as other “third-country nationals”, begins on Sunday 12 October.

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All you need to know about handling the Schengen area entry-exit system

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Under the entry-exit system, British travellers to the Schengen Area can expect to be fingerprinted and provide a facial biometric

A top travel industry figure has warned of bottlenecks at European airport from 12 October