"The continued roll out of the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES), in which passengers give fingerprints and facial scans, is causing more and more delays around Europe. Waiting times are now regularly reaching up to two hours at peak traffic times, with some airports reporting even longer queues."
"Several airports across Europe have had to partially or fully suspend the EES, including those in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Switzerland, Belgium, and Germany. Belgium, Greece, Portugal, and Italy have seen some of the longest waiting times."
"The issue is affecting a wide range of airports across Europe and has even led to passengers missing flights. The EES has been introduced gradually since October 12th, 2025 across the 29 countries of the Schengen area."
The implementation of the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is leading to increased delays at European airports, especially during the busy Easter travel period. Since March 10th, when registration for 50% of third country nationals became mandatory, waiting times at border crossings have worsened, often exceeding two hours. Despite efforts to suspend EES processes during peak times, many airports in countries like Belgium, Greece, and Italy report significant queues, resulting in passengers missing flights. The EES has been gradually introduced since October 2025 across the Schengen area.
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