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- The European Commission says the EU's Entry-Exit System (EES) will be operational on April 10, 2026, replacing passport stamping with a digital register for non-EU nationals.
- The system aims to bolster border security by collecting biometric data and has recorded over 45 million border crossings.
- Travelers should allow time for processing due to delays up to two hours at airports, and Irish businesses anticipate shifts in travel patterns through Ireland.
