The EU's new digital border system, which requires fingerprints and photos alongside a passport scan, became fully operational on 10 April. There have already been long queues at some European airports and warnings that delays could be worse during busy holiday periods.
The EU's new digital border system became fully operational in April 2026, and early disruption has prompted warnings of longer queues during busy holiday periods. Here is what travellers need to do and why delays have appeared.
The EU's Entry/Exit System began phasing in from October 2025 and has already caused long queues and delays. Here is where the rollout stands and how travellers can make the process easier.
New biometric border checks have come into force across Europe's Schengen area. From who needs to register to what it costs and how long it lasts, here are clear answers to the key questions about the EU's Entry/Exit System.
The European Union's long-delayed Entry/Exit System has begun a bumpy, phased rollout, with biometric checks already causing long queues at some borders. Here is where the rules apply, what they mean for UK travellers, and how to prepare before ETIAS arrives.