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Enhancing Border Security in the Schengen Area
The Entry/Exit System (EES) digitally records the entry, exit, and refusal of entry of non-EU nationals traveling to and from the Schengen Area.
Notice
EES is currently not in operation. For the latest information on the official launch of the system, how it works, as well as detailed FAQs, consult the official Travel Europe - EES website.
Benefits
- Efficient border crossings: EES streamlines border checks, reducing waiting times while improving accuracy, security and the overall experience for travellers;
- Overstay tracking: EES helps identify travellers who exceed their permitted stay, aiding Member States in managing irregular migration;
- Combat identity fraud: EES captures and verifies biometric information, such as fingerprints and facial images, ensuring accurate identification of travellers;
- Enhanced internal security: EES supports the identification of persons involved in criminal activities by integrating with other EU information systems to perform cross-checks against security databases.
Did You Know?
- EES will enhance security for an estimate 1.3 billion travellers entering or leaving the Schengen Area annually;
- By using electronic records, EES effectively replaces the practice of manually stamping passports.
Working Group for Carriers
To aid commercial operators, eu-LISA has established a dedicated working group, composed of carrier association representatives, covering companies operating at air and sea borders, and international carriers transporting groups overland by coach.
Further information, including meeting agendas, conclusions, as well as the registration process, can be found on the Working Group for Carriers page.
Read more about EES and eu-LISA's core activities on our Discover eu-LISA portal
