Entry/Exit System (EES)

The EES was progressively launched on 12 October 2025 at the external borders of the European countries using the system and is fully operational since 10 April 2026.

Who is registered in the EES?
Non-EU nationals travelling to the European countries using the EES for a short stay (up to 90 days within a 180-day period), regardless of whether they need a short-stay visa or they are visa-free travellers.

Which data are collected by the EES?

• Personal data from the travel document, such as full name, date of birth, nationality;
• Date and place of each entry to and exit from the European countries using the EES;
• Biometric data such as facial image and/or fingerprints;
• Information on refused entry, if applicable. 

Check how long you can stay
You can check the number of days you are still allowed to stay on the territory of European countries using the EES via the EES online tool available at Check how long you can stay - EES  or at some external border crossing points.

Learn more about the EES: https://travel-europe.europa.eu