Gradual Rollout of EES Biometric Passport Checks at French Airports
The EU's new biometric passport checks, known as EES, are now officially in force, but not all passengers at French airports will be asked to use the new procedure.
The EU's Entry & Exit System (EES) officially came into effect on Sunday, October 12th, after many years of delays. The system is an enhanced passport check that tightens up the application of existing rules for entry to the EU/Schengen zone.
- Affects travel across EU/Schengen zone external borders
- Applies to trips between France and non-EU nations, such as the UK, US, and Australia
- Does not apply to trips between France and Spain or other EU countries
The system is essentially an enhanced passport check - it does not alter the rules for entry to the EU/Schengen zone, but it does tighten up the application of them.
Author's summary: EU's EES biometric passport checks are in force.