Entry/Exit System

The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a planned system of the European Union for the automatic electronic monitoring and recording of border crossings of third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens) at all border crossings of the Schengen Area.

The system will be operated by eu-LISA.

[1] The most recently announced start date is "in 2025.

"[2] After implementation passport stamps will no longer be used upon entering or exiting the Schengen Area.

[1] The system will store in a database of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) traveller information including name, date of birth, fingerprints and biometrics for a facial recognition system, and locations and times of border crossings they make.