Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 53673

EU Countries: Immigration Controls

Tabled: 20 May 2025
Answered: 4 June 2025
Named Day

Question

Andrew Griffith

ConservativeArundel and South Downs

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the potential use of eGates set out in the UK-EU Common Understanding will include an exemption from the upcoming EU Entry Exit system requirements for fingerprinting.

Answer

Nick Thomas-Symonds
UK national travellers will be required to register in the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES). Exemptions will be in place for UK nationals who are Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries or otherwise long-term resident in the EU. Implementation of the EES is a matt...

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