EU Entry/Exit System replacing passport stamps at EU borders
Seit April 2026 werden alle Reisenden aus Nicht-EU-Ländern beim Grenzübertritt biometrisch erfasst — der klassische Stempel im Pass ist damit Geschichte.
Since April 2026, all travelers from non-EU countries will be biometrically registered upon border crossing — the classic passport stamp is thereby history.
Cultural Context
In April 2026, the EU's biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational at all EU external borders. Non-EU travelers now have their fingerprints and photo scanned instead of getting a passport stamp — a significant practical change for millions traveling to and from Europe.
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