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The European Commission has set October 12, 2025, as the date for the gradual launch of the Entry/Exit System (EES), which is intended to modernize controls at the EU's external borders. About said the press service of the European Commission.

The new system will work in 29 European countries, including those associated with the Schengen area, and will apply to third-country nationals entering for a short period of time.

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The EES will automatically record the date of entry and exit, as well as collect biometric data such as fingerprints, face photos, and other travel information. This will gradually eliminate the need to stamp passports.

According to the European Commission, the system will allow obtaining reliable data on border crossings, identifying those who exceed the allowed period of stay, and preventing cases of document forgery and identity fraud.

The EES should also facilitate the fight against illegal migration and increase the security of EU citizens.

The EES implementation will last six months, from October 2025 to spring 2026. Border guards will gradually register tourists' data, and after the transition period, the system will be launched at all checkpoints.

The EU emphasizes that the EES will meet the highest standards of personal data protection, and automated checkpoints will make travel faster and more comfortable.

EES is part of the Smart Borders package, which also includes the ETIAS travel pre-authorization system and the unified use of automated border control across the EU.