Starting October 12, France, Italy, Portugal, the UK, and other European countries will roll out a new Entry/Exit System (EES) using facial recognition and fingerprint scans. The system aims to boost border security, prevent overstays, and reduce fraud while speeding up immigration checks. Travelers will provide biometric data at entry points, with self-service options available for biometric passports. The move marks a major modernization of Europe’s border management.