Chaos at Port of Dover: 25-Minute Delays Hit Travellers as French Border Tech Fails
Manual Passport Checks Slam the Brakes
Travellers passing through the Port of Dover this morning are facing frustrating delays after a technical glitch hit French border control systems. The failure means all passport checks have to be done manually, causing hold-ups and long queues.
At 7am, Port of Dover Travel warned of a 25-minute wait at the border. “Passport checks are taking place manually due to an issue with border processing systems across France. Thanks for your patience,” the port tweeted.
Wider French Outage Hits Cross-Channel Travel
The glitch is part of a wider outage affecting border systems across France. This has snarled operations at one of the UK’s busiest passenger ports, slowing down boarding processes for ferries to Calais and Dunkirk.
Port officials have urged travellers to allow extra time and stay calm. Extra staff are on hand to ease the traffic chaos and keep queues moving.
Ferry Departures Delayed but Still Sailing
So far, ferry operators haven’t cancelled any sailings. However, minor delays to departure times are expected as the backlog clears.
Passengers are advised to check with their ferry operator and follow the Port of Dover Travel social media channels for the latest updates before setting off.
More information will be shared as the situation unfolds.
