The EES system will operate at the entrance to 29 EU and Schengen countries, including Romania and Bulgaria.
In the fall on the EU borders should operate a new system entry-exit EES. It could significantly change the procedure for crossing the border with the European Union and Schengen countries, including for Ukrainian citizens. However, there are many nuances.
Entry procedure
When crossing the EU border within the visa-free zone or with short-term visas, biometric data will be provided at the entrance. At the same time, border guards will no longer put entry and exit stamps on passports. To obtain EU biometrics, it is planned to install special self-service kiosks where travelers can scan their fingers and face.
The European Commission noted that this will create an additional delay at the border of about 40 seconds, but it must be compensated by time savings at other control stages.
The EES system will apply at entry into the 29 EU and Schengen countries, including Romania and Bulgaria, which previously had slightly different rules for entry, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Iceland, which are not EU members. Everything will remain as it was outside the new system, we are talking in particular about Cyprus and Ireland.
In addition, EES will have a publicly accessible online service that will replace the Schengen calculator and thanks to which a visa-free traveler will be able to find out how many unused days of stay in the Schengen zone he has left. This service will also work for travelers with short-term visas.
Which the EES system will simplify
The system should make life easier for passenger carriers, who will have limited access to the EES database and will be able to check passengers' visas. In addition, it should eliminate misunderstandings between passengers and carriers.
End the delay
Another advantage of the EES system is to come legally (visa-free, tourist visa, etc.) and stay after the period of authorized stay has expired (for example, 90 days within the visa-free period or visa period).
What to expect for Ukrainians
Apparently, Ukrainians who have the status of beneficiaries of temporary protection will have to submit fingerprints and photos upon entry into the EU. And all citizens of Ukraine who will enter the EU on the basis of a visa-free regime will definitely have to go through this procedure. and so significantly slowed down.
Recall that for Ukrainians entry rules into the EU will be tightened, some parts of the system will work in end of 2024.
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