EU's New Entry/Exit System Launches Oct 12, Streamlining Border Control with App
The EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to launch on October 12th, aiming to bolster security in the Schengen zone. Non-EU citizens will be required to leave a photograph and fingerprints upon arrival. Sweden, with its limited e-gates, is at the forefront of implementing the system, supporting the development of an app to streamline the process.
The EES app, a collaborative effort between Frontex and Sweden, allows non-EU citizens to upload passport photos and take a selfie before travel. This will reduce border crossing delays, with an estimated saving of 15 seconds per passenger in the long run. The app will be available for free on both Google Play and Apple's App Store starting October 12th.
Initially, the use of the app is voluntary. Manual EES queues will be available for those who prefer not to use it or face difficulties. The app will be operational at several Swedish airports, including Stockholm Bromma, Malmö, and Luleå, but without a dedicated queue for app users. Passengers using the app can expect a dedicated passport queue at Stockholm Arlanda airport and possibly Göteborg Landvetter airport.
While the EES comes into force on October 12th, specific country rollouts of the supporting app remain unconfirmed. EU and Schengen citizens, along with non-EU citizens with a residence permit or right of residence in an EU country, are exempt from using the EES. The app's success in Sweden, where e-gates are less prevalent, could pave the way for wider EU adoption.
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