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Liechtenstein’s border checks are now biometric
The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) reaches full implementation around April 10, 2026 (with key coverage and final preparations reported April 6–8, 2026). It replaces manual passport stamping with automated biometric registration (facial image + fingerprints) for non-EU/Schengen short-stay travelers (up to 90 days in 180). Data is stored for three years and automatically tracks stays to enforce overstay rules more strictly. This affects first-time entrants with longer initial processing (biometrics collection) and applies at external borders of the listed Schengen/EU countries. Carriers will need to verify compliance. No passport stamps after full rollout; potential for initial queues or disruptions at borders/airports. Directly impacts digital nomads, expats on short stays, and frequent travelers by ending the previous "stamp workaround" for tracking.
EES now replaces passport stamps at Schengen borders
The EU's new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) will automate border controls across 29 Schengen countries, digitizing stay tracking and replacing physical passport stamps for non-EU travelers.