Brussels, 10 October – On the occasion of the upcoming entry into operation of the EU Entry Exit System (EES) on 12 October 2025, the Coordinated Supervision Committee (CSC) will include the EES system under its scope. This system registers non-Schengen nationals travelling with a short stay visa or travellers who are visa exempt. The EES is a large scale IT systems developed by the EU to prevent irregular migration and enhance security in the Schengen area.

How it works

The EES gradually replaces passport stamping at the external borders of the Schengen area, with the aim of making the border process more productive. The system records which travellers from third countries, with or without a visa, enter and exit the Schengen area.

The implementation of the EES will happen gradually. European countries will have the option to progressively start using this system over a period of six months, starting with the registration of third country nationals at 10% of border crossings. By the end of the six months period, European countries should reach full registration of all individuals.





Processing of individuals’ personal data by the EES

The EES records personal data from travel documents such as name, date of birth, and place of birth. It also registers the dates of entry and exit of travellers, as well as biometric data such as a facial images and fingerprints. Given the sensitivity of the personal data processed by this system, it is crucial to ensure individuals can effectively exercise their rights and the processing of personal data is supervised.

Ensuring data subject rights

The protection of personal data is a fundamental right, which also applies to EES data processing.

The EES regulation ensures that travellers must be properly informed about their rights regarding the processing of their personal data in the EES, and how to exercise these rights. Authorities processing personal data in the EES, such as border guards, migration services, and under certain

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