The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new EU-wide system that automatically records when non-EU nationals enter and leave the Schengen area. It replaces manual passport stamping and helps monitor the permitted duration of short stays, ensuring compliance with entry and exit regulations.
To register in the EES, you need a biometric passport – one that contains a chip storing your personal and biometric data. This is required to use automated systems at border control.
The EES does not apply to EU citizens or citizens of Schengen-associated countries (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein). It also does not apply to their non-EU family members who hold residence cards, or to travelers with residence permits or national long-stay visas issued by a Schengen country.