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Starting next month, British travellers to the European Union will experience unprecedented red tape with the introduction of the entry-exit system (EES).
In line with the UK’s post-Brexit status as “third-country nationals”, visitors to the EU and wider Schengen area will have fingerprints and facial biometrics taken.
The much-delayed rollout begins on 12 October. As with so many post-Brexit issues, there is widespread confusion – and misinformation – on the subject.
As the travel correspondent for The Independent, I have spent years covering this topic. I am therefore well-placed to answer your questions on how EES will work and what you need to know about the future plans for the online “euro-visa”, or European Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias).
If you have a question, submit it now or join me live for our “Ask Me Anything” Q&A on Wednesday, 10 September at 11am BST.
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