The European Union has officially announced October 12, 2025, as the launch date for its long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES), which will digitally track non-EU travellers entering and exiting the Schengen Area.
The EES is expected to modernize border controls by replacing the current system of manually stamping passports.
It will record biometric data and travel details of short-stay visitors from third countries, aiming to strengthen security and streamline border procedures across member states.
