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Britons travelling to the EU next autumn face a tripling in queuing times because of new fingerprint and photo checks, the French authorities have said.

Over the last 10 years, the countries making up the European Union have been working to revamp how travelers outside of Europe pass through its borders. For…

The much-delayed travel regime is due to start on 6 October 2024, The target date would mean the system comes online after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

After years of delays, the EUs Entry-Exit System is set to start in October 2024.

Instead, visitors will need to receive electronic travel authorization prior to arrival.

Instead, visitors to Kenya will need to receive electronic travel authorization prior to arrival.

The updated regulations outline the transformation of Schengen visas into a digital format, featuring a 2D barcode cryptographically signed by the Country Signing Certificate Authority of the issuing Member State. Digital visas will include the facial image of the visa holder and will be both printable and accessible for all travelers, regardless of origin or destination.

The change is expected to come into effect following technical work on the visa platform, which is anticipated to take several months, and subsequent publication in the EUs administrative gazette.

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