The new EES system for entry into France/Spain etc

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It's been in a little while now. Does anyone have any experience of it? Any notable delays for departures?

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"The new Entry/Exit System (EES) started to be operational on 12 October 2025. European countries using the EES are introducing the system gradually at their external borders. This means that data collection will be gradually introduced at border crossing points with full implementation by 10 April 2026. For more information – see What does progressive start of the EES mean?"

European Union - EES / ETIAS

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French border control is/will be making use of two options on entry:
1) Go directly to border control, where personnel will register all details, or:
2) Go to a pre-registration terminal/device if available, register the details yourself, then go to border control, where pre-registration will be validated.

There are details of pre-registration, including lists of border control points where it will be available, at: https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F39254?lang=en
 
Thanks - useful info. I guess we'll be doing that when we leave on the tunnel in January.

The question still remains though: has anyone experienced it yet?
 
GMJ said:
Thanks - useful info. I guess we'll be doing that when we leave on the tunnel in January.

The question still remains though: has anyone experienced it yet?
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Yes, as I answered on the M/homer Forum. Nothing implemented by Brittany Ferries at Portsmouth or Santander, but as I said, EU States can choose when and for which modes of travel to implement the EES

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Portugal apparently have suspended it over Christmas! We are going January too, so will find out at tunnel.
 
Anyone had experience of the new system yest when leaving the UK on a ferry or the tunnel?
 
I received the following reply from Eurotunnel Customer Service yesterday...

Thank you for contacting us.

The European Union have introduced a new Entry/Exit System (EES) and this will apply to non-EU nationals (including UK citizens) when entering or leaving the Schengen area. This is not a LeShuttle initiative, but we’ve been working closely with the relevant authorities to ensure your journey through our terminals remains smooth and efficient. While the new system started on 12th October, customers travelling with their cars will not see any changes when travelling with us until early 2026.
 
Our offspring flew out to Faro, Friday 2nd. Returned yesterday.
Experienced almost no hassles, except a couple of snags caused by J.D.Wetherspoons and the like.
 
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