EU Entry/Exit System Entry/Exit System (EES) It will be gradually introduced in EU countries from 12.10.2025. The Entry/Exit System is a new tool for managing Europe's borders. The system will provide authorities with information about citizens from non-EU countries entering and staying within the territory of the Member States. It is part of a comprehensive effort by the EU to strengthen the control of Schengen external borders and enhance internal security within the EU.
The use of EES will be gradually introduced at border checks with a six-month transition period. This will give authorities, the tourism industry, and travellers time to adapt to the changes. The Border Guard will communicate separately about the impact of the introduction of the border crossing information system on travellers.
In addition to the Entry/Exit System (EES), the EU's Smart Borders package includes the EU common travel information and authorisation system (ETIAS = European Travel Information and Authorisation System), which is equivalent to travellers’ pre-registration systems used around the world. The ETIAS system is intended to be implemented during 2026.
Links:
https://intermin.fi/rajaturvallisuus/alykkaat-rajat
https://raja.fi/alykkaat-rajat
https://raja.fi/ees
https://raja.fi/etias