The new biometric system encompasses countries in the 'Schengen area'
Holidaymakers flying to 29 destinations may need to register their fingerprint for entry from November.
READ MORE: Manchester Airport comes last AGAIN in damning Which? survey as it's branded 'worst advert for anyone flying to the UK' The EES system is set to replace the current method of manually stamping passports whenever someone enters an EU country. The aim is to automate this process to ensure people 'do not overstay' and to tackle illegal migration.
Aside from airports, the EES system will also be implemented at certain ports in the South of England where French Border Force conducts immigration checks. This includes Dover, the Eurotunnel and St Pancras.
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