EES – Entry/Exit System

Entry/Exit System (EES) is large-scale information system of the EU, currently not in operation, which will register electronically the time and place of entry and exit of third-country nationals admitted for a short stay to the territory of the Member States and which calculates the duration of their authorised stay. It will replace the obligation to stamp the passports of third-country nationals which is applicable to all Member States.

The EES will record and process alphanumeric data (personal data, travel document data and entry/exit/refusal records) and biometric data (four fingerprints and a live facial image) primarily for the purposes of improving the management of external borders, preventing irregular immigration and facilitating the management of migration flows.

Updates and additional information can be found on the official EES website.

Last Modify: 7. 8. 2024, 13:50