EES: what the Entry/Exit System changes for travellers
Last updated: 2026-07-10
The Entry/Exit System (EES) started operating on 12 October 2025, with a progressive rollout at Schengen external borders. It replaces passport stamps with an electronic record.
What EES records
EES registers the identity, travel document, biometrics, and the date and place of each entry and exit of non-EU nationals travelling for short stays. Overstays are computed automatically — miscounting your days is now detected reliably rather than depending on a border guard reading stamps.
What it means for the 90/180 rule
The rule itself is unchanged. What changes is enforcement: your day count exists as data, and the consequences of overstaying (fines, entry bans) attach to an automatic record. Keeping your own accurate count before you book — not after you arrive — matters more than before.
What EES does not do
EES does not plan trips for you, does not warn you before you run out of days, and Schengo has no access to EES data. Your own log of entries and exits remains the input for planning. For questions about a wrong record, contact the border authorities of the state concerned — links to official national sources are on our countries list.