Following multiple delays , the roll-out of the European Unions Entry Exit System EES will begin on October 12.
EES will replace the current system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the Schengen area for short stays and depart from the bloc.
All non-EU nationals entering the EU will be required to register biometric data, including fingerprints and facial scans, at self-service kiosks and tablets or with border officials, in one of 29 participating countries. These countries include France, Germany, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.