EU Council adopts law for the gradual implementation of the Entry/Exit System

On 18 July 2025, the European Council adopted an EU law enabling the gradual implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) over a six-month period. The EES is due to progressively start in October 2025. The EU will confirm the exact start date several months prior to its launch. 

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

 

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