Americans traveling to Europe will have fingerprints scanned under new rule. What we know

The Brief

American tourists going to Europe will have their fingerprints and facial image scanned beginning on Oct. 12.

Twenty-nine European countries are participating in the new Entry/Exit System.

Visitors who don’t comply with the new screening guidelines can’t enter the country.

American tourists traveling to Europe will have their fingerprints scanned and their picture taken when entering most countries under new guidelines being rolled out next month.

What can Americans expect with the new travel Entry/Exit System?

Why you should care:

Starting Oct. 12, European countries will use a new automated Entry/Exit System (EES) and Americans can expect to have their fingerprints and facial images scanned and gathered and stored digitally at European borders. Right now, the f