{"id":35947,"date":"2025-09-22T09:30:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=35947"},"modified":"2025-09-22T09:31:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:31:37","slug":"new-eu-entry-exit-system-ees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/new-eu-entry-exit-system-ees\/","title":{"rendered":"Travelling to Europe in 2025? What You Need to Know About the New EU Entry\/Exit System (EES)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re dreaming of a European escape in 2025, there\u2019s one new rule you\u2019ll want to know about before you set off. From <strong>12 October 2025<\/strong>, the <strong>EU Entry\/Exit System (EES)<\/strong> will come into effect. This new digital border process will affect most British travellers heading to Europe \u2013 whether you\u2019re flying to Spain, catching the Eurostar to Paris, or sailing on a Mediterranean cruise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry \u2013 it\u2019s simple, free, and only takes a few minutes. Here\u2019s our easy guide to the changes so you can get prepared and focus on enjoying your holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e16ecea62c5\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e16ecea62c5\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e16ecea62c5\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/new-eu-entry-exit-system-ees\/#What_Is_the_EU_EntryExit_System_EES\" title=\"What Is the EU Entry\/Exit System (EES)?\">What Is the EU Entry\/Exit System (EES)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/new-eu-entry-exit-system-ees\/#Who_Does_It_Affect\" title=\"Who Does It Affect?\">Who Does It Affect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/new-eu-entry-exit-system-ees\/#What_Will_You_Need_to_Do\" title=\"What Will You Need to Do?\">What Will You Need to Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/new-eu-entry-exit-system-ees\/#Will_This_Add_Delays\" title=\"Will This Add Delays?\">Will This Add Delays?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/new-eu-entry-exit-system-ees\/#What_About_Cruises\" title=\"What About Cruises?\">What About Cruises?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/new-eu-entry-exit-system-ees\/#EES_ETIAS_and_ETA_%E2%80%93_Whats_the_Difference\" title=\"EES, ETIAS and ETA \u2013 What\u2019s the Difference?\">EES, ETIAS and ETA \u2013 What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/new-eu-entry-exit-system-ees\/#How_Can_You_Prepare\" title=\"How Can You Prepare?\">How Can You Prepare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/new-eu-entry-exit-system-ees\/#EES_FAQs_for_British_Travellers\" title=\"EES FAQs for British Travellers\">EES FAQs for British Travellers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/new-eu-entry-exit-system-ees\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_EU_EntryExit_System_EES\"><\/span>What Is the EU Entry\/Exit System (EES)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Entry\/Exit System (EES)<\/strong> is a new way for the EU to manage its borders. Instead of relying on passport stamps, the system will <strong>digitally record your entry and exit<\/strong> whenever you travel to the <strong>Schengen Area<\/strong> (which includes most European holiday hotspots like France, Spain, Italy, and Greece).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of this check, you\u2019ll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Provide <strong>fingerprints<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a <strong>photo taken<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibly answer a few quick questions about your trip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This system will help improve border security and ensure smoother travel across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/offers?blg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/UK-Passport.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/UK-Passport.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/UK-Passport-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/UK-Passport-768x422.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Does_It_Affect\"><\/span>Who Does It Affect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EES applies to <strong>non-EU citizens<\/strong>, which includes <strong>most British holidaymakers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you\u2019re heading to the Schengen Area (for example, <strong>Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Portugal, or Croatia<\/strong>), you\u2019ll need to go through this new process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Will_You_Need_to_Do\"><\/span>What Will You Need to Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that there\u2019s <strong>no need to apply in advance<\/strong>, and <strong>no fee to pay<\/strong>. Everything is done at the border when you arrive or leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what to expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On <strong>arrival<\/strong> \u2013 you\u2019ll register your fingerprints and have a quick photo taken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On <strong>departure<\/strong> \u2013 you may have a second biometric check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it! No extra paperwork, no apps, no hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/offers?blg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Take-Off.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Take-Off.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Take-Off-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Take-Off-768x422.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_This_Add_Delays\"><\/span>Will This Add Delays?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The checks are designed to be fast \u2013 just a few minutes per person. But because this is a brand-new system, there may be longer queues at busy times, especially in the early months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re travelling during <strong>peak holiday seasons<\/strong> (summer or school breaks), we recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Arriving earlier than usual at the airport, ferry terminal, or Eurostar station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allowing some extra time for border checks before boarding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Cruises\"><\/span>What About Cruises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re sailing on a cruise that <strong>starts and ends in the UK<\/strong>, you may not notice any change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your cruise begins or finishes outside the UK (for example, a fly-cruise in Spain or Italy), you\u2019ll need to complete the EES check when you enter the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/offers?blg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Airport-Departure.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Airport-Departure.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Airport-Departure-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Airport-Departure-768x422.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EES_ETIAS_and_ETA_%E2%80%93_Whats_the_Difference\"><\/span>EES, ETIAS and ETA \u2013 What\u2019s the Difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few travel acronyms floating around, so let\u2019s clear them up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EES (from October 2025)<\/strong> \u2013 biometric checks at the EU border<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ETIAS (from late 2026)<\/strong> \u2013 an online travel authorisation you\u2019ll apply for before travelling, with a small fee (similar to the USA\u2019s ESTA or the UK\u2019s ETA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ETA (already live in the UK)<\/strong> \u2013 applies to visitors entering the UK from certain countries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, <strong>EES is the only change British travellers need to think about in 2025 and early 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Prepare\"><\/span>How Can You Prepare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few simple tips to make sure your trip goes smoothly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Bring your passport as normal \u2013 no advance application is needed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Allow extra time at borders, especially during peak travel times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Keep calm \u2013 the check is quick and straightforward<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Stay informed \u2013 check the latest travel advice on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/entry-exit-system\">gov.uk\/entry-exit-system<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/offers?blg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aeroplane-Landing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aeroplane-Landing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aeroplane-Landing-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aeroplane-Landing-768x422.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EES_FAQs_for_British_Travellers\"><\/span>EES FAQs for British Travellers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do I need to apply for EES in advance?<\/strong><br \/>No, there\u2019s nothing to do before you travel. Your details are taken at the border when you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is there a cost for EES?<\/strong><br \/>No, it\u2019s completely free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will children need to complete the checks?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, children will also have their photo taken, though rules for fingerprints may vary for younger travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will this happen every time I travel?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, each time you enter or leave the Schengen Area, the system will record your travel digitally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What if I have more than one passport?<\/strong><br \/>You must use the same passport for entry and exit to avoid confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <strong>EU Entry\/Exit System (EES)<\/strong> may feel like a big change, but for holidaymakers, it\u2019s nothing more than a quick photo and fingerprint check. Once you\u2019re through, it\u2019s back to what really matters \u2013 enjoying your holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Blue Bay Travel<\/strong>, we\u2019re here to help you plan your next European adventure with confidence. From the <strong>sun-kissed beaches of Spain<\/strong> to the <strong>island-hopping escapes of Greece<\/strong>, your dream holiday is just a click away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49<a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/offers?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Browse our latest holiday deals<\/a> and book your escape today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From 12 October 2025, the EU Entry\/Exit System (EES) will come into effect. 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