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EU’s Entry/Exit System rollout delayed until September over fears of summer travel chaos

The scale-up of the biometric technology has already experienced teething problems, causing significant delays for air, ferry and Eurotunnel passengers.

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00:00The EU has delayed the full rollout of its new entry-exit system until September.
00:05The biometric border controls launched in October 2025 have caused long delays at airports and borts.
00:12Visa exempt travelers from the UK, the US and other non-EU countries must register their biometrics at kiosks.
00:20Processing times have risen up by up to 70%, with queues reaching 3 hours during peaks.
00:27Lisbon Airport suspended the EES for three months after waits hit seven hours in December.
00:34The commission cited concerns over summer travel chaos as the reason for the delay.
00:39Member states now have more flexibility to manage the transition at their borders.
00:45Some airports may still stamp passports manually in the coming months.
00:50Travel groups warn the rollout risked severe congestion and safety hazards without adjustments.
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