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European Union's New Biometric Border System Causes Significant Travel Delays for Non-EU Nationals

The European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) has caused significant travel delays for non-EU nationals, with some border crossings experiencing wait times of up to five hours during peak periods. The system, which replaces manual passport stamps with biometric data such as fingerprints and facial scans, became fully operational across 29 Schengen Area countries in April 2026. While the administration announced the system's goal is to modernize border checks and detect overstays, industry leaders have warned of

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