The new EES system for entry into France/Spain etc

[GMJ]

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

ta

 

[TJBi]

"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

travel-europe.europa.eu

 

[TJBi]

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

 

[GMJ]

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?

 

[marchie]

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?

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

Steve

 

[REC]

Portugal apparently have suspended it over Christmas! We are going January too, so will find out at tunnel.

 

[GMJ]

I asked the question of the tunnel yesterday and they advised that they haven't implemented it yet. They gave no indication of when it would be starting...so watch this space!