The New System Of Entry To The EU Has Been Launched: What Belarusians Need To Know

Gradually, the system should work on the external borders of 29 European countries.

On October 12, new rules for third-country nationals entering the Schengen zone will come into force, providing for the mandatory submission of biometric data. According to The Independent, the new electronic entry and exit system EES (Entry Exit System) will initially be fully operational in three countries whose authorities have declared their readiness to implement it immediately - the Czech Republic, Estonia and Luxembourg. Germany will first launch the system at Düsseldorf airport, later the innovation will spread to Frankfurt am Main and Munich.

According to the new rules, when entering the Schengen zone, all citizens of all third countries will have to give biometric data (photo and fingerprints) at the border to create a digital record. In the future, when crossing the Schengen border, the traveler's biometric data will be checked against this record. Thus, the system will effectively record the duration of a foreigner's stay.

The new requirements also apply to citizens of countries that have the right to visa-free entry. The rule will apply to all types of border crossings - at international airports, seaports, railway stations and road crossings. The new rules will not affect foreigners with residence permits in Schengen countries. Residents and citizens of EU countries, as well as holders of long-term Schengen visas will go through separate queues.

The system should gradually work at the external borders of 29 European countries. According to the European Commission's website, the system will record name, passport details, biometric data, as well as the place and time of entry. EES will help prevent illegal migration and ensure the safety of European residents and travelers. The new system will make it possible to more effectively identify persons who have exceeded the period of stay (no more than 90 days out of 180) and cases of fraud with documents and personal data.

By April 10, 2026, the Schengen countries plan to completely abandon stamping passports and automate the verification process.

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