EU activates biometric entry system

The European Union began using its Entry-Exit System on 12 October, recording fingerprints and facial images at Schengen external borders instead of stamping passports for non-EU arrivals.

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Britons travelling to EU to undergo new biometric checks at border from Sunday

Most non-EU nationals entering Schengen area will have photo and fingerprints taken as part of entry-exit system

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