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The Entry Exit System – a new EU system for border controls

On 12 October 2025, a new entry and exit system (EES) was introduced in the EU that applies to anyone travelling to or from Sweden and who is a third-country national.

The purpose of the new system is, among other things, to make travel to the EU more efficient for travellers from third countries. The system also helps to prevent, detect and investigate terrorist offences and other serious crime. 

Nationals of EU and Schengen area countries are not affected by the Entry Exit System. Nationals of other countries that present a residence permit card are not affected either.

More information about EES in the links below:

Information about new entry/exit system for third-country nationals - Government.se

Entry Exit System | The Swedish Police Authority

Entry/Exit System (EES) - EES

Last updated 10 Nov 2025, 12.11 PM