Strengthening the security of the Schengen area and combating irregular migration: The EU's entry and exit system is now operational.

Brussels, October 10th - In preparation for the planned launch of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on October 12, 2025, the Coordinating Supervisory Committee (CSC) will include the EES system within its scope of operation. This system registers individuals who are not citizens of the Schengen area and who are traveling with a short-stay visa, or travelers who do not require a visa. The EES is a large-scale IT system developed by the EU to prevent irregular migration and enhance security within the Schengen area.

How it works:
The EES will gradually replace the stamping of passports at the external borders of the Schengen area, with the aim of making the border control process more efficient. The system records which travelers from third countries, with or without a visa, are entering and leaving the Schengen area. The implementation of the EES will be phased. European countries have the option to gradually implement this system over a period of six months, starting with the registration of individuals from third countries at 10% of border crossings. At the end...

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