New EU border checks have led to long queues and confusion for UK travellers visiting the Schengen zone.
The EU’s digital entry and exit system (EES), which requires non-EU citizens to register and be photographed and fingerprinted on arrival and departure from the Schengen zone, has been in full force since April. However, it has faced technical issues, including long delays and missed connections for some travellers.
Some UK citizens have reported problems with the system, such as incorrect tracking of their allowed stay in the Schengen zone. One individual found that their exit from the Schengen zone was not recorded, leading to confusion about their remaining days of residency. The issue was eventually resolved, but similar problems may affect others.
Why it matters
UK citizens relying on accurate tracking of their Schengen zone stays may face future entry issues if the system continues to malfunction.
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What to watch
The EU’s border authorities will need to address unresolved technical issues in the EES system before the opt-out period expires next month.
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