Regulation (EU) 2018/1240

EU Regulation 2018/1240 establishes the Entry/Exit System (EES), a digital border management tool that records entry and exit data for all travelers crossing EU external borders. If you're moving to or frequently traveling within Europe, you'll encounter this system at airports and land borders, where your biometric data (fingerprints and facial images) will be scanned and stored for up to three years. Understanding how this system works is essential for expats, as it affects visa-free travel rights, residency transitions, and the documentation of your movements across the Schengen area.