EU Digital Border System Delayed Again
18th March 2025
The UK Foreign Office has said it won’t come online until after the 2025 summer peak travel period. It is now expected to be introduced in the autumn, ahead of…
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The UK Foreign Office has said it won’t come online until after the 2025 summer peak travel period.
It is now expected to be introduced in the autumn, ahead of next winter’s ski season.
The EU’s Entry/Exit System, EES, has suffered multiple delays already with the original launch date nearly three years ago.
We have reported on the delays on PlanetSKI and what the new system may look like:
“The European Union will inform about the specific date before its launch,” said the UK Foreign Office.
“When introduced, you will need to apply for authorisation to enter Schengen area countries if using a UK passport.
“You will need to provide personal information and details about your trip, and pay a €7 fee.
“If you are flying to a country in the Schengen area, you may experience longer queue times when you arrive at your destination.
“At some ports and international stations (Dover, Eurotunnel and St Pancras), there may be increased wait times while EES registration is completed.”
The initial digital registration is valid for three years.
For additional trips within this period, only a fingerprint or photo verification is needed.
France border controls. Image © PlanetSKI
