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On 10 April 2026, the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational across 29 Schengen countries, marking a significant shift in how short stays by non‑EU nationals are recorded and monitored. The system replaces manual passport stamping with digital entry and exit records and introduces mandatory biometric data collection (facial image and fingerprints) at the EU’s external borders.
A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.