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EU’s new biometric system causes queues of more than 3 hours at European airports
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System has extended waits at border controls, particularly at airports used by non-EU citizens. At Brussels Airport, waiting times exceeded 2 hours for departures and 3 hours for arrivals.
The European Union’s new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) has caused long queues at many airports, particularly Brussels. The system has led to longer waits at border controls, especially for non-EU citizens.
Wait times rise in Frankfurt, Munich and Amsterdam
In July, the waiting time for border control at Frankfurt Airport increased from 60 minutes to 120 minutes. In Munich, the wait rose from 31 minutes to 60 minutes, while in Amsterdam it increased from 80 minutes to 120 minutes.
At Brussels Airport, waiting times for passengers arriving from outside the EU exceeded 2 hours for departures and 3 hours for arrivals.
Biometric records replace passport stamps
The EES, introduced on April 10, requires passengers’ fingerprints and biometric photographs to be recorded instead of having their passports stamped by hand. These procedures increase the time needed to complete border controls.
The European Commission allowed biometric data registration to be temporarily suspended when congestion rises. However, long queues at Brussels Airport continued after the system was put into operation.
Congestion expected to increase in September
Rules providing temporary flexibility are expected to be lifted in September. Congestion at airports is expected to increase further as the summer holiday period ends and passenger traffic rises.
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