The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) begins operations 12 October 2025, phased to full implementation by 10 April 2026.

The European Union has announced the start date for implementing the Entry/Exit System (EES): 12 October 2025. European countries using the EES will introduce it gradually at their external borders, with full implementation by 10 April 2026. Refer to the EU travel website for details.
REFERENCED REGULATIONS
FAA AC 91-70B
NAT Doc 007 Ver 2026.1
ICAO Doc 4444 PANS-ATM
ICAO Annex 11
NAT OPS Bulletin 2025-3
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