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Entry/Exit System (EES)

The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of any of the following European countries using the system:

Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland

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

Last updated 15 Jul 2026, 12.24 PM