What is the EU EES System 2024?

 

What is the EU EES System 2024?

The EU visa waiver rules 2024 include the two main changes. The first one is about the Entry and Exit System or EU EES system, and the second one is about the European Travel Information and Authorization System or ETIAS. Both rules require non-EU passport holders to provide the required information.

Who Need to Use EES?

EES is intended for non-EU citizens entering Schengen countries for short stays. Every time, non-EU nationals cross the external borders of any of the European countries using EES system. Non EU citizens, citizens of non-Schengen countries including Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland and other non-EU countries need to go through EES. EU countries where ESS will start working include:

1.      Austria

2.      Belgium

3.      Bulgaria

4.      Croatia

5.      Czechia

6.      Denmark

7.      Estonia

8.      Finland

9.      France

10.   Germany

11.   Greece

12.   Hungary

13.   Iceland

14.   Italy

15.   Latvia

16.   Liechtenstein

17.   Lithuania

18.   Luxembourg

19.   Malta

20.   Netherlands

21.   Norway

22.   Poland

23.   Portugal

24.   Romania

25.   Slovakia

26.   Slovenia

27.   Spain

28.   Sweden

29.   Switzerland

Note: Cyprus and Ireland will still continue to stamp passports manually.