A significant portion of UK adults are reportedly unaware of the new EU biometric border controls set to take effect from October this year, a recent survey indicates. The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), which introduces biometric checks including fingerprint scans and facial recognition, aims to enhance border security but has also raised concerns among potential British travellers.
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According to the survey conducted by Co-op Insurance, approximately 63% of UK adults are not aware of the upcoming changes. This lack of awareness comes despite the system’s implementation date fast approaching on October 6. The new measures will apply to British and non-EU passport holders entering the EU, requiring them to undergo stringent checks that will record and store their biometric data for up to three years.
