Europe implements an automated border control system… new procedures for non-Europeans
Within a in , non-European travelers to the Schengen space must be photographed and fingerprinted.
This new procedure aims to dispense with the long-term manual stamping of , ensuring a better exchange of information between member states.
Automated border control system in Europe
This system will enable the authorities to know the entry and exit dates of travelers, to track cases of overstaying or denying entry.
This system, which has been controversial for about ten years, has been met with opposition from some transport companies and passengers who fear that it will exacerbate queues. Waiting at airports or train stations.
To limit disruptions, this system will be implemented gradually.
On Sunday, implementation of the first phase began.
Non-European travelers arriving in various European Union countries, with the exception of Cyprus and Ireland, will be asked for their passport number and fingerprints. This information will also be requested upon arrival in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Registration of all travelers
Initially, major European countries, such as France and Germany, will implement a limited number of checks to avoid long queues at airports.
Smaller Member States will implement this. The entire system starts from Sunday. Also, all countries will have until mid-April to register all travelers arriving at their borders.
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