The EU’s Entry/Exit System rollout is delayed until after the peak summer travel period.
2 February 2026
The system was due to become fully operational across the EU’s borders in April 2026, but this has now been pushed back to September 2026.
The scale-up of the biometric technology has already experienced teething problems, causing significant delays for air, ferry and Eurotunnel passengers.
The scale-up of the biometric technology has already experienced teething problems, causing significant delays for air, ferry and Eurotunnel passengers.