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UK Travelers Face New Fingerprint Checks in EU Borders

5/31/2025

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British travelers heading to the EU will encounter fingerprint checks at the border starting in November, as a biometric verification app faces delays. All car passengers must exit their vehicles for these checks. In response, the Port of Dover is upgrading its infrastructure to improve border efficiency and minimize empty truck returns following Brexit.

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Story summary

British travelers heading to the EU will encounter fingerprint checks at the border starting in November, as a biometric verification app faces delays. All car passengers must exit their vehicles for these checks. In response, the Port of Dover is upgrading its infrastructure to improve border efficiency and minimize empty truck returns following Brexit.