UAE-Europe travel alert: New Entry/Exit System (EES) launches October 2025; what travellers need to know
From 12 October 2025, the EU will launch its Entry/Exit System (EES), replacing passport stamps with biometric checks for non-EU travellers, including UAE citizens. The system records entry, exit, and identity data to improve border security and detect overstays. UAE travellers should allow extra time at borders, especially on first entry, as biometric data will be collected.
From 12 October 2025, the EU will launch its Entry/Exit System (EES), replacing passport stamps with biometric checks for non-EU travellers, including UAE citizens. The system records entry, exit, and identity data to improve border security and detect overstays. UAE travellers should allow extra time at borders, especially on first entry, as biometric data will be collected.
