Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- The European Union has begun phasing in its new Entry-Exit System (EES) for border control, requiring non-EU travellers to provide biometric data such as fingerprints and facial images, along with passport details, at entry and exit points across the bloc.

Launched on October 12, 2025, the EES replaces manual passport stamping and is designed to digitally track third-country nationals' movements, monitor visa-free stays, and enhance security.

The system will store identity data for three years, covering travellers from outside the EU and Schengen Area. Children under 12 must register details but are exempt from photo capture.

The EES applies to the "Schengen Area +", comprising 25 EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenst...