Popular holiday destination to only gradually roll out EES plan

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpain will implement the EU Entry-Exit System (EES) gradually, beginning with a single test flight at Madrid airport on 12 October 2025. The EES, which involves facial biometrics and fingerprints, will apply to all British holidaymakers and business travellers as a result of Brexit. The system is intended to be fully operational across all external Schengen area frontiers by 9 April 2026. Following the initial test, Spain plans to roll out the EES to other airports, then land borders, and finally sea ports such as Bilbao and Santander. While some EU nations like Estonia, Luxembourg, and the Czech Republic will operate EES from day one, Spain is adopting a cautious, phased approach. In fullSpain opts for just a single flight for start of new EU entry-exit systemThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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