EU’s Entry/Exit System Launch Faces Delays: Only 3 Countries Ready as Travelers Endure 3-Hour Queues

23 October 2025 · Europe Permit

  • 🌐 The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) began its rollout, but only three countries were fully ready in the first week.

  • 🚶‍♂️ Long queues — some lasting over three hours — were reported at major airports and land borders, including Brussels.

  • 📷 The EES collects fingerprints and facial scans for all non-EU travelers entering or leaving the Schengen Zone.

  • ⚙️ The slow rollout caused inconsistent experiences, with some borders processing smoothly while others faced chaos.

  • 📋 The system automatically logs every entry and exit, replacing manual passport stamps.

  • 🧭 Its goal is to tighten border security, identify overstays instantly, and modernize travel control.

  • 😬 Travelers were advised to arrive earlier than usual to account for the extra time required at border checks.

  • 🧳 Some airports temporarily increased staffing to manage crowds while adjusting to the new system.

  • 💡 Officials expect the situation to stabilize as border agents become familiar with the technology.

  • ✅ Despite early delays, the EES marks a major leap forward in digital border management across Europe.

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