Published On: Wed, Jun 5th, 2024

New passport rule at airports sparks travel ‘chaos’ warning | Travel News | Travel


Tourists going on holiday to Europe are being warned to prepare for ‘chaos’ thanks to a new passport rule at airports.

The new EU Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) is due to come into force this year, which will make facial recognition tech mandatory with eGates at airports inside the EU.

It means you will have to submit fingerprints and facial scans just to enter any EU country such as Spain, France, Italy or Greece. The EU also collects data on your name and ID on your passport, the place you…