STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— Passport stamps apparently will soon be a thing of the past across more than two dozen Europe countries.

Beginning Oct. 12, the 29 nations listed below will start to replace passport stamps with a new Entry/Exit System (EES), according to the European Union.

The new, digital system — which could be fully implemented as soon as April 2026 — is intended to simplify border checks will document when non-European travelers enter and exit a new country using fingerprint and face data.

The data collected also will be used to help identify travelers who have overstayed, used a fake identity or misused visa-free travel. Border officers and law enforcement authorities will also have access to important traveller information, which can help them identify security risks.

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