EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
An automated system that registers a non-EU traveller's entry and exit at the Schengen border instead of stamping a passport.
Who needs this: Non-EU nationals making a short stay in the Schengen area; some categories are not registered.
| Topic | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official application | https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en | Source | Checked 2 Sep 2026 |
| Official fee | Not checked | — | |
| Processing time | Not checked | — | |
| How far ahead to apply | Not checked | — |
What you need in hand
- A valid passport
Some websites charge a fee to fill this in for you. The link above goes straight to the official government site - use it directly and you pay only the official fee, if there is one.
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