What happened: The system replaces manual passport stamping with digital records for short stays by non-EU nationals.

Why it matters: Travellers may need to provide a facial image and fingerprints at first registration, so border processing can take longer during busy periods.

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What to watch: ETIAS is separate from EES and is expected later; travellers should use official EU pages and avoid unofficial paid sites.

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