Dossier
EU Entry-Exit System
Coverage of EU Entry-Exit System in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Nightmare’ queues and missed flights: readers report turbulent start to EU entry-exit system
Travelers faced long queues, non-functional kiosks, and limited staff at airports under the new EU entry-exit system (EES), causing missed flights and delays. The system, introduced in October 2025, became effective in Schengen countries, including Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.
- New EU entry-exit system causing up to three-hour delays, say airports
The EU's new entry-exit system (EES) is causing up to three-hour delays at border checks in European airports. Airport operators are requesting temporary suspension of EES checks requiring personal data and biometrics due to operational challenges.