"The EES system affects only people travelling on non-EU passports, and applies only at the external borders of the EU/Schengen zone. The first time that a traveller crosses an EU external border after the introduction of the system, they will be required to complete EES registration - this involves filling in a questionnaire and giving biometric details such as fingerprints and/or facial scans. On subsequent trips, they simply scan their passports."
"Once these systems are up and running, registration will be extended to all other passengers; however this will be a phased introduction over six months. A Port spokesperson told The Local: "EES checks will be ramped up over the coming months to reach 100 percent for all travellers by April 10th 2026. "The progressive start concerns only coach and other vehicle passengers - registration will be required for all freight traffic from October 12th.""
The EU EES biometric passport checks affect only travellers on non‑EU passports at external EU/Schengen borders. First entry after introduction requires EES registration, including a questionnaire and biometric data such as fingerprints and facial scans; subsequent trips use passport scans. Calais will start registration on October 12 for freight traffic and some coach parties, with a phased roll‑out to all passengers over six months. Ports may adopt bespoke processes to manage flows. Calais will use handheld tablet computers handed to passengers in the non‑EU lane, with every person in a vehicle required to register.
Read at www.thelocal.fr
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