EES passport checks
All the news and essential information about the EU and Schengen area's new Entry/Exit passport checks known as EES.
Airport bosses warn EU's new border checks triple waiting times for Brits
European airport bosses have warned that new EU border checks are significantly increasing waiting times for British nationals arriving in the bloc, in some cases tripling the average.
EES passport checks caused 'no major congestion' in France, says government
The EU's new EES biometric passport checks have been the subject of controversy and complaints about travel delays, but France's Interior Ministry says they 'protect European citizens on a daily basis', adding that France was taking a 'pragmatic' approach to the rollout.
UK-France travel: The latest on EES at Eurostar, Eurotunnel and Dover
The rollout of Europe's EES biometric border system is supposed to be fully implemented, but for travellers heading between France and the UK via Dover, the Eurotunnel or Eurostar the situation is slightly different.
LATEST: EES passport checks will not be fully implemented at Dover and Eurotunnel this summer
As European ports and airports struggle to cope with the full rollout of the EU's new biometric passport checks, the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel have confirmed to The Local that full checks will not be rolled out until the end of the peak summer period.
Which European countries are already using the EES pre-registration app?
The EU's border agency Frontex developed an app allowing travellers to pre-register for its Entry/Exit System rollout. With the summer travel season upon us and queues expected at tourist hotspots, what happened to the app and which countries are using it?
EES: 8,700 overstayers snared since launch of EU's new Schengen border checks
In the first six months of operation of the new EU digital border system, the Entry-Exit System (EES), more than 8,700 travellers were denied entry into Europe's border-free Schengen area because they had stayed beyond their permitted time limit.
Europe's EES border checks won't be suspended, EU insists
The European Commission is refusing to suspend strict new border controls despite pressure from airports and airlines who have demanded they be put on hold until after summer amid fears of chaos at holiday hotspots.
'Critical point': Europe's airports demand urgent action to avoid summer border delays
European airport and airline associations have once again urged the European Commission to take immediate action as they warn the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) risks travel mayhem and misery for millions this summer.
Tourism chiefs and European ferry ports sound alarm over summer border chaos
European ferry ports have sounded the alarm about the impact of the EU's new EES checks this summer at the same time as global tourism chiefs say travellers from around the world are being put off by the prospect of long border delays in Europe.
Can an airport concierge service help you with EES in France?
Companies offering 'airport concierge' services say they have seen a spike in bookings since the start of the EU's EES system of biometric passport checks - so is it worth paying extra for these?
'Hats off to Bergerac airport': Your accounts of EES border checks around France
Readers' experiences of the EU's new EES border checks vary depending on where in France they are travelling to and from - as you can see below. Help us build a picture of any problem airports or places where queues are minimal. Share your experience in the comments section.
Queues worsen at French airports as EES rollout continues
In the early stages of the rollout of the EU's Entry & Exit System, French border points were largely spared the chaotic scenes seen around Europe - but in recent weeks waiting times have got noticeably worse.
Ryanair demands France suspend 'half-baked' EES border checks
Budget airline Ryanair has called on France to suspend new EES border checks ahead of a busy summer season, warning of delays and missed flights.
Border chaos leaves 83 passengers stranded at French airport
Eighty three passengers were left stranded when their plane took off without them while they were stuck in border control queues at Marseille airport over the weekend.
Full rollout of new EU border checks hit by delays and disruption
Despite claims that the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks would be "fully operational" by April 10th, many airports have reported disruption and some Channel ports don't even have the technology for full rollout yet.
Eurotunnel and Eurostar still not ready for EES rollout despite deadline
With the deadline for the EU's new Entry/Exit System fast approaching, biometric border rules for travellers arriving in France via Eurotunnel and Eurostar have been delayed.
European airports record longer waits at borders as EES deadline looms
European airports and airlines organisations issued on Monday the latest warning about the next implementation phase of the EU's new biometric border system, “as the transition phase comes to an end right in the travel peak of the Easter holidays.”
UK warns of Easter travel delays due to new EU border checks
The British government has alerted UK tourists travelling to the Schengen area around Easter about the full implementation of EU’s new Entry/Exit border system (EES), urging travellers to allow additional time for journeys.
EES LATEST: The key dates when France will enforce new EU border checks
The EU's new Entry & Exit System of border control started on October 12th - but a phased introduction means that not everyone travelling to and from France is affected by the new system.
What happens if you overstay your 90-day limit in France?
If you're visiting France from a non-EU country your time here is limited, unless you have a visa - but what happens to people who overstay and how strictly are the rules enforced?
EU's EES biometric passport checks catch 4,000 over-stayers in first 4 months
One of the stated aims of the EU's new EES system of biometric passport checks is to catch people who 'over-stay' the 90-day limit, and 4,000 of those have been caught in the first months of its implementation, according to an EU official.
'4-hour queues': Europe's airlines and airports fear summer travel chaos
Airlines across Europe have called on EU chiefs to review the ongoing roll-out for the EES biometric border checks amid fears the system will lead to border chaos this summer.
EU says countries can halt EES checks over summer to avoid travel chaos
Member States will have the green light to partially suspend Europe's Entry/Exit System (EES), the new EU digital border system, over the summer to avoid any travel chaos at ports and airports during peak season.