Which countries will use the digital border checks for non-EU nationals?

The new Entry/Exit System (EES) for digital border checks on non-EU nationals is organised by the European Commission, however it not only concerns European Union member states - and certain member states are not involved.

From autumn, non-EU citizens over the age of 12 entering the Schengen area will be subject to digital checks that will record their name, age, facial image, fingerprints and their point of entry and exit. 

This EES will cover all of the Schengen area, which in 2024 includes 29 European countries that adhere to a single visa policy. 

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