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Reform of the Entry/Exit System for Border Control

Summary

This proposal aims to modernize EU border controls by replacing physical passport stamping with an electronic Entry/Exit System (EES) and introducing automated border control standards.
10 09.12.2017
Other
public safety
european union
administrative law
public administration
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The replacement of manual passport stamping with electronic recording of entry and exit data.
  • The establishment of technical standards for automated border control systems to assist travelers.
  • The requirement to verify the authenticity and integrity of biometric data stored on travel document chips.
  • The creation of voluntary national facilitation programs to simplify border crossings for frequent travelers.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2016/399 as regards the use of the Entry/Exit System Amendment of the Schengen Borders Code as regards the Use of the Entry/Exit System ***I
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