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Americans And Canadians To Be Fingerprinted In Europe Starting From October

 


Americans and Canadians will be subject to new fingerprint and biometric collection requirements in the European Union (EU) starting October 12, 2025, and travelers are urged to prepare for this reality as early as possible. This is a significant change for U.S. and Canadian citizens, who had grown accustomed to European travel being a straightforward process, involving a quick stamp on their passports.


The Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace the stamps on non-EU travelers' passports (which include American and Canadian travelers) with biometric checks for traveling in and out of the EU. This new era of travel will require your fingerprints and a digital photograph when you arrive in any of the 29 countries in the Schengen Area, including popular destinations like France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Greece, among many others.


Gradually rolling out over six months, the EES system will no longer require non-EU travelers to wait in line to speak to a border agent upon landing in any European country. Instead, they will be directed to automated border control gates. It is therefore a good idea to know what to expect and how to be prepared to make sure your next European trip goes smoothly.


https://www.thetravel.com/americans-and-canadians-to-be-fingerprinted-in-europe-from-october/






https://www.thetravel.com/americans-and-canadians-to-be-fingerprinted-in-europe-from-october/

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