New EU border checks could cause four hour waits and cost £400m, industry warns

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The Entry Exit System (EES), being rolled out on Sunday, means UK travellers will need to have their fingerprints registered and photograph taken to enter the Schengen area

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UK travellers visiting countries such as Spain, Portugal and Italy are being urged to prepare for four-hour queues when a new EU border system comes into force on Sunday, while industry bodies have warned that delays could cost the economy £400m.

New EU border checks could cause four hour waits and cost £400m, industry warns

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