EES: When border checks will begin for Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel travellers.

Rebecca Ann Hughes   Euronews5 September 2025
The rollout of the EU’s long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin on 12 October.

Given the challenges of implementing the new digital border system and its dedicated technology, the launch will be a phased process over six months.

The checks will be introduced gradually for Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel travellers.