From October 12, the European Union begins the phased launch of the digital Entry/Exit System at external borders (EES), in particular with Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. This was reported in Telegram DPSU
According to border guards, the EES will apply to all third-country nationals, including Ukrainians, who cross the border of the Schengen area for a short-term stay (up to 90 days within a 180-day period).
The system will automatically record the date, time and place of entry and exit, replacing stamps in passports. During the first entry, biometric data will be registered - a photo of the face and fingerprints. In the future, the control process will become faster thanks to electronic data verification.
The European Commission is planning a six-month transition period for the full launch of the system. The main goal of the innovation is to speed up controls, increase security, and prevent violations of stay periods.
"We urge citizens to take these changes into account when planning their trips," — added the State Border Service.
