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British holidaymakers could face ‘double red tape’ at the EU border from next year as the Entry/Exit System (EES) rolls out across the Schengen Area.

UK tourists will start experiencing changes when travelling to Europe from October 12, when the scheme comes into effect across 29 countries.

The EES will require British travellers to have their fingerprints and photograph taken when they first enter the Schengen area. This will then create a digital record which will be valid for three years.

At first the scheme will be phased in gradually, so depending on which country you’re travelling to you may not experience the full EES checks right away. While it is being rolled out British travellers will continue to have their passports stamped.

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