Most non-EU nationals entering Schengen area will have photo and fingerprints taken as part of entry-exit system
The first British and other non-EU citizens will be subjected to new biometric checks when travelling to Europe from Sunday, when the long-delayed entry-exit system (EES) is finally launched.
A phased implementation to avoid chaos at borders means it could be another six months before every traveller is checked, with passport stamping continuing until the system is fully up and running.
Under EES, most non-EU or non-European Economic Area citizens or residents will be photographed and have their fingerprints scanned at the border to travel into the Schengen area.
Travellers will need to scan their passport and may also be asked to confirm whether they have accommodation, a return ticket, sufficient funds and travel/medical insurance, although not all border crossings will demand this.
