12/10/2025
๐โ๏ธ Big news for European travel!
Starting October 2025, the EU is rolling out the new Entry/Exit System (EES) replacing passport stamps with digital scans and biometric checks. This means faster, more secure border crossings for non-EU travellers (including UK visitors ๐ฌ๐ง).
๐ก What to expect:
โข Your passport will be scanned, and a photo + fingerprints taken on your first entry.
โข Future trips will be quicker โ just a scan and go!
โข Expect minor delays at some borders during the rollout.
โข The full system should be active by April 2026.
๐ฃ Travel tip from Amelia Iris Travel:
Check your passport validity, allow a little extra time at the airport, and keep an eye out for the upcoming ETIAS travel authorisation (coming soon!).
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