What is the EU Entry/Exit System (EES)?
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is the EU’s digital border system for registering non-EU nationals when they enter and leave participating European countries for a short stay. It replaces manual passport stamping and includes biometric checks, such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanning.
This data will be collected on your first trip to the EU and once registered, your EES travel pass will be valid for up to three years, meaning future trips with the same passport will only require a quick fingerprint or photo check.
EES may take extra time at the border, especially during busy travel periods, so passengers should allow additional time when travelling to the EU. On the Dover - Calais route, checks will occur before departure in Dover.
Check the official Entry/Exit System website for the latest details.