00:00Are you flying to Spain, Portugal, or Greece soon?
00:02Then listen closely.
00:04A major travel rule is about to change.
00:06From April 10th, every non-EU traveler entering the Schengen area
00:10will face a brand new border system.
00:12It's called the Entry-Exit System.
00:15And it will scan your fingerprints and take a photo before you enter.
00:18Sounds simple, but here's the problem.
00:21Airports are warning of huge queues.
00:23Some say lines for non-EU passengers could last up to four hours this summer.
00:27All because the biometric checks take longer per person.
00:30The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office says the system is rolling out in phases.
00:35And full operation is expected by April 10th, 2026.
00:39But British holidaymakers traveling this year should still expect delays.
00:43They say each passenger could take a few minutes extra at the border.
00:47A new UK rule means dual British nationals may be refused re-entry
00:51if they don't carry a British passport.
00:53So check your documents before you fly.
00:55A new era of travel is here.
00:58And being prepared could save your entire holiday.
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