The Entry/Exit System (EES) has been operational since 12 October 2025 and is being gradually introduced at the EU’s external borders, with full implementation expected by 10 April 2026.
EES is an automated IT system that registers non-EU nationals traveling for short stays each time they cross an external EU border. It records travel document details, biometric data (fingerprints and facial image), and the date and place of entry and exit, in line with EU data protection rules.
The system replaces manual passport stamping, helping to prevent irregular migration, identify overstayers, and enhance security, while enabling faster and more convenient border checks through automated and self-service controls.
The system is developed and managed by eu-LISA.
The European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) is responsible for developing and managing the system.
For more information visit https://travel-europe.europa.eu/en/ees
