Topic Lifecycle: Dormant
This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Thursday 2 July 2026 and has not appeared in recent bulletins.
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UK travellers to the European Union are facing delays due to the new Entry-Exit System (EES), which requires non-EU nationals, including British passport holders, to provide fingerprints and a photograph when entering and leaving the Schengen area. The system became fully operational in April 2026. Several airports and the Port of Dover have reported congestion, with some passengers missing flights. Ryanair published a list of seven European airports where delays are particularly severe. Some countries, such as Portugal and Sweden, offer a pre-registration app to speed up the process. Travel experts advise allowing extra time, especially for connecting flights, and checking destination-specific requirements.
Key Claims by Channel
| Claim | Channel 5 | BBC One |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair identified seven airports affected by the new EU entry-exit system. | · | |
| The new EU entry-exit system requires passport scanning, a photo, and fingerprints for non-EU nationals. | ||
| Port of Dover's boss warned of congestion and delays over the summer if the system is not eased. | · | |
| Some airports have reported waits of up to five hours, causing passengers to miss connecting flights or flights home. | · | |
| Portugal and Sweden offer a pre-registration app that allows travellers to scan their passport and take a photo up to 72 hours before travel to speed up border checks. | · | |
| The EES system is working well in some places but not everywhere, with problems attributed to insufficient machines, staff shortages, and technology issues. |
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