TUI has issued a warning about a change that could leave you queuing at border control for longer. This will be down to the Entry/Exit System (EES), which the European Union (EU) will be implementing from next month. This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British nationals travelling to the Schengen area.
EU residents can travel between countries in this area, which includes Spain, France and Italy, without showing their passport. Now that the UK has left the EU , those travelling to one of these countries using a UK passport will be required to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints or a photo, when you arrive. EES registration will replace the current system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the EU.
The EU intends to implement the EES from next month, although an exact date has not been confirmed. TUI outlined how the new system will affect UK holidaymakers in an update on its website. It has advised that customers may have to face a longer wait when they arrive at their destination.
The update said: “When the EES is operational it’s planned that all entry and exit movements will be registered electronically. “Before you travel, there’s nothing different you need to do, the Advanced Passenger Information (API) form you already complete will be used by the airline to send your details. If you choose to check-in at the airport your information will be sent to the EU during the check-in process.
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