Travelling abroad from autumn 2024

Please be aware if travelling abroad from autumn 2024 of the EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES), a new system of biometric border checks.

What you need to know:

• The European Union will be introducing a new digital border system to strengthen the security of their external borders called the Entry Exit System from autumn 2024.
• When the system is introduced, travellers will be required to register at the EU border, including at juxtaposed ports in the UK – Dover, the Eurotunnel and St Pancras.
• This may lead to significantly longer queue times at the border for people travelling to Europe.
• We suggest people with PoTS plan ahead and take this in to consideration when planning your journey. Think about what impact these delays may have and consider taking portable stools, extra medication, food and fluids (where permitted). It may also be useful to use the sunflower lanyard as described above.

Keep up to date with the latest information here: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en