NEW BORDER RULES FOR CITIZENS WITHOUT EU PASSPORTS

The Entry/Exit System (EES), an automated IT system for registering travelers from non-EU countries, is set to go live on November 10th, as announced by the European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Ylva Johansson.

- I have decided that the Entry/Exit System will begin operating on November 10th, Johansson stated during her address in Tallinn, where she participated in a meeting with members of the EU agency for operational management of large IT systems in the areas of freedom, security, and justice (eu-LISA).

She emphasized that several legal steps are required before the European Commission makes an official decision on this matter. 

- But today, I am proud to reveal that the targeted date is November 10th, Johansson said.

Johansson explained that this marks a transition to the most advanced digital border management system in the world, which will facilitate travel and make Europe safer and fully interoperable, connecting all existing national and European systems. She explained that this system will replace the current passport stamping process by introducing digital checks for all travelers coming from non-EU countries.

- At every single border crossing, at every airport, every port, and every single road leading into Europe, we will have all connected digital border controls, all operational at the same time, Johansson stated.

She added that the final phase of testing is currently underway, with the final tests being conducted by the eu-LISA agency as well as the EU member states.