@thetourguy: Europe is launching a new digital border system called the Entry/Exit System (EES) on October 12, 2025. It replaces passport stamps with biometric checks to record when travelers enter and leave the Schengen Zone. Here’s what to expect: ✈️ First-time travelers will scan their passport, take a live photo, and give four fingerprints (ages 12+). 🧳 The system automatically tracks your entry and exit—no more passport stamps. 🌍 Travelers from the US, UK, Canada, and other non-EU countries will be affected. During rollout, expect longer lines and allow extra time at airports and land borders. EES will make border checks faster in the long run but slower at first. EES is separate from ETIAS, a new travel authorization launching in 2026. #EES #EuropeTravel #TravelUpdate #SchengenZone #ETIAS