The European Union’s Entry Exit System will be fully operational from 10 April 2026

The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will be fully operational from 10 April onwards, following its progressive start of operations on 12 October 2025. The EES is an automated IT-system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of Schengen. Further information on the EES can be found here.