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UK Holidaymakers Brace for Longer Airport Queues in Spain, France, Greece and Italy as EU Introduces New Biometric Border System
UK Holidaymakers Brace for Longer Airport Queues in Spain, France, Greece and Italy as EU Introduces New Biometric Border System For British tourists planning getaways to Spain, France, Greece, and Italy, a significant change is underway at the borders of Europe’s Schengen travel zone. Starting from October 2025, and set to be fully operational by 10 April 2026, the European Union is replacing the familiar practice of passport stamping with an advanced digital Entry/Exit System (EES). This new mechanism, rolled out in stages across 29 participating nations, will transform how UK...