And then there are our friends from the US…
The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) started to be operational on 12 October 2025. European countries using the EES are introducing the system gradually at their external borders. This means that data collection will be gradually introduced at border crossing points with full implementation by 10 April 2026.
Cruising and other sailors from outside the EU, and that would include the UK, will need to be prepared to visit an official office or designated border crossing to have their biometrics recorded. This includes travel dates, registration of passport details, fingerprints and facial biometrics as a digital record before entry.
For more information read the Noonsite article which includes important information for yacht crew. You can also visit the official EU website.
