The EU has confirmed plans to delay its new digital border system again with a rollout not expected until 2024 .
The Entry/Exit System (EES), a digitalised system that will see details collected of those who enter the bloc, has been beset by setbacks. The expected May 2023 launch has been extended to late in 2024. To read in detail about these reasons click on this link https://etias.com/articles/why-was-etias-delayed-again-to-2024
The setback will also impact the launch of the Etias (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) visa-waiver system for nationals of countries that do not currently need a visa to enter the EU, such as Britons, Americans and Australians.
The delay will be validated and the new timeline drawn up for both EES and the Etias visa-waiver scheme at the next Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council meeting, held on June 8 – 9 in Luxembourg.
As a reminder, EES and Etias are new schemes set to digitise the European border, aimed at non-residents and non-citizens entering the Schengen Area.
The EES is a digitalised border system that will see information stored and collected of all those who enter the bloc, to help to track movements and to make sure visitors are complying with the 90-day limit for non-residents.
It will also replace the need to stamp passports.
Etias is a visa waiver for the 63 countries that currently have visa-free access to the EU. Non-residents visiting the Schengen Area will need to apply in advance for the visa waiver, which will cost €7 and be valid for three years.
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