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EU Border Check System Delayed, Dover Ready for Travel

3/28/2026

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The European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) for border checks at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel is delayed again due to technical issues in France.
British travelers must provide fingerprints and facial images rather than passport stamps under the EES.
Port of Dover officials say they are ready and have expanded capacity to prevent congestion, with EES checks active for lorries and coaches and no major disruptions.

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The European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) for border checks at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel is delayed again due to technical issues in France.
British travelers must provide fingerprints and facial images rather than passport stamps under the EES.
Port of Dover officials say they are ready and have expanded capacity to prevent congestion, with EES checks active for lorries and coaches and no major disruptions.