The rule falls under the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES), which is due to launch later this year.
British passport holders will soon need to have their fingerprints scanned when jetting off to top European destinations.
Travellers' details, including name, travel document information, biometric data specifically fingerprints and facial images and records of entry and exit dates and locations will be logged by the EES. It will also note instances of denied entry. The system was initially set to launch in 2022, then rescheduled for May 2023 before being delayed further to the end of last year. After numerous setbacks, it's finally due to launch this autumn.
Irish passport holders are exempt from EES. If you're a British passport holder with EU residency, you're also exempt from EES. This is due to the presence of a dual border both British and French borders at these locations. However, you won't need to undergo these checks again upon your arrival on the other side.
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