What is the European Union Entry-Exit System (EES)?
From November 10, 2024 Europe The Union (EU) is launching a new electronic system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), to strengthen border management. This system will digitally record the border crossings of all non-EU citizens who make short-term visits to the Schengen area. For citizens traveling from Turkey to EU countries, this innovation will make border crossing procedures and controls more transparent. Let's take a closer look at the details of the system and its impact on Turkish citizens.
With the EES, entry and exit to the Schengen area will be monitored more closely. People traveling from Turkey to Schengen countries should know that their passports and biometric data (fingerprints, facial scans, etc.) will be recorded at border crossings. This system aims to prevent visa overstays by recording every trip made with a Schengen visa in a way that leaves a digital trace.
One of the most important effects of this situation for Turkish citizens will be that visa violations will become more easily detected. Therefore, it will be necessary to be more careful not to exceed the legal duration of stay in the Schengen area. The EES also aims to reduce waiting times at border crossings, which will increase border security and allow passengers to travel more quickly.
The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) marks a new regulation for travellers from Turkey, making border crossings more orderly and traceable, while also making it mandatory to pay attention to visa expiry dates.
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What will change when entering countries with EES?
With the EES, visitors from outside the EU who are required to enter the Schengen area with a visa or visa free a central database will be put into operation where travel documents and biometric data (four fingerprints and facial scan) of people entering the country will be recorded. This new system will end the traditional stamping of passports. The aim of the EES is to prevent irregular migration and strengthen border security.
The main changes introduced by the system are as follows:
- Passport stamping will be replaced by biometric data, namely fingerprints and facial scanning.
- Biometric data will be recorded at border gates and transactions will become faster.
- The duration of stay in the Schengen area will be automatically tracked and legal permit periods can be easily determined.
In this way, border crossings will be carried out in a safer and more orderly manner, while a faster and smoother process will be provided for passengers.
What does the EES system mean for citizens of the Republic of Türkiye?
Citizens of the Republic of Turkey will also be considered within the scope of the EES system when traveling to the Schengen area. This new application will bring some important changes for those traveling from Turkey to EU countries.
Here are some of these changes:
- Biometric data requirement at border gates: Biometric data such as fingerprints and facial scanning will be required at border crossings.
- Online registration before travelIn certain cases, online registration may be required prior to travel.
- More comprehensive checks at border crossingsWith EES, border officers will be able to check the identity information of passengers more quickly and reliably and conduct more detailed examinations.
With this system, more order and security measures will be introduced for Turkish citizens at EU border crossings.
How should the preparations for the EES system be?
In order to adapt to the EES system, citizens of the Republic of Turkey will need to pay attention to certain issues in their travel planning. Here are the things to consider in preparation for this new system:
- Validity of travel documentMake sure your passport is valid for the duration of your travel dates and planned stay.
- Updating biometric dataIt is extremely important that the photograph in your passport is up-to-date and complies with biometric standards.
- Travel insurance: All passengers traveling to the Schengen area must have sufficient coverage travel insurance It is mandatory to have it done.
- Getting information before travelingBefore traveling, it is important to check the current travel information and required documents on the consulate or embassy websites of the country to be visited.
The EES system is starting a new era in EU border management. Citizens traveling from Turkey to EU countries will also need to adapt to this system. While these new regulations allow for safer and faster travel, it is also of great importance that all pre-travel preparations are complete.