From April 10, the European Entry-Exit System comes into force in the 29 Schengen countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs citizens about the details

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs informs Albanian citizens that, starting from April 10, 2026, the European Entry/Exit System (EES) will enter into full operation in the 29 countries of the Schengen area, replacing the manual stamping of passports with the electronic registration of the entries and exits of citizens from non-member countries of the European Union.
This system, which has been partially implemented since October 2025, will apply to all citizens traveling for short-term stays, up to 90 days within a 180-day period, in the Schengen area.

Citizens should note the following:
Upon first entry after April 10, 2026, the following will be registered at the border crossing point:

passport details;
facial photograph;
fingerprints.

Refusal to provide biometric data will result in refusal of entry into the Schengen area.
In the initial phase of implementation, there may be delays at airports, ports and land border crossings; therefore, citizens are advised to report early for travel.
The passport must be valid and in good physical condition.
No prior application for the EES is required; registration is carried out at the moment of border crossing.
The system does not change the existing rule of stay: maximum 90 days in any 180-day period.

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs recommends that citizens be informed in advance about the new procedures and plan their travels taking into account the additional time needed for border controls.
For further information, citizens can consult the official European Union website for the EES:

Happening now...

19:58 BOTA

"We will start a dialogue with Tehran"/ Merz: I do not want a division of NATO

19:52 DOSJE

Emri/ Nuk mund të ishte ndryshe, zgjidhet lojtari më i mirë i javës në Champions

19:37 POLITICS

Gonzato takon Adriatik Lapajn dhe Arlind Qorin: Një demokraci e shëndetshme ndërtohet mbi pluralizmin

19:28 BOTA

"Trump disappointed with some NATO countries", Rutte: They were slow to offer support to the US on Iran

19:11 BOTA

Konflikti në Lindjen e Mesme/ Netanjahu: Izraeli do të fillojë negociatat me Libanin, në fokus çarmatosja e Hezbollahut

18:52 POLITICS

Is there a veto from 9 countries for Albania's negotiations with the EU? Rama: Jokes! Someone stands up there and asks "what are you doing with the minorities"

18:40 SPORT

Prapaskena/ Olise ishte pranë Milanit në vitin 2021, ja pse dështoi

18:25 HAPPENING NOW

Murder for revenge/ The two brothers arrested in Italy, Stenaldo's uncles

18:10 BOTA

At the height of the crisis, oil spills into the Gorishova stream, residents raise the alarm about pollution

17:41 BOTA

"Golden Bullet"/ Tension in the hearing, Ndoc's defense clashes with the court and leaves the courtroom

17:19 KOSOVA

Kosovo/ 27 years since the Battle of Koshare, Kurti: Gratitude to all KLA fighters!

17:11 HAPPENING NOW

Progressive increase in salaries for the State Police, Lamallari meeting with students and trainees of the Security Academy: Your generation is entering a system that is changing

16:54 BOTA

"Direct war with Russia, the main concern", head of the French Army: We are in a dangerous period, urgent investments are needed

16:39 BOTA

One of the key US demands for peace, Iranian official: We will not stop uranium enrichment!

Want to read more news