UK citizens will have fingerprints and faces scanned at EU border from 12 October

From 12 October, biometrics will replace stamps at EU borders, with the Entry/Exit System (EES) being rolled out over six months. Travelers from the UK will need to have their fingerprints and faces scanned to cross an EU border, and those who refuse will be denied entry. The EES aims to enhance security and shorten waits by enabling faster checks and allowing advanced provision of information, although concerns about long queues remain.