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April 5, 2026

Seničić: EES system 24 hours from April 10, possible postponement of implementation in some countries

Director of the National Association of Tourist Agencies of Serbia (YUTA) Aleksandar Seničić stated that the full implementation, i.e., the 24-hour regime of the EES system (Entry/Exit System), begins on April 10, which means that we will have to register through this system every time, due to the EU's 90/180-day stay rule, and that more patience and better travel organization will be necessary in the coming period.

Seničić: EES system 24 hours from April 10, possible postponement of implementation in some countries

TL;DR

  • The EES system will operate 24/7 starting April 10th, requiring registration with every border crossing.
  • This system enforces the EU's 90/180-day stay rule for non-EU citizens.
  • Some EU countries may temporarily suspend the EES system during periods of high traffic to alleviate congestion.
  • Travelers will need to provide passport information and undergo double verification (e.g., photo, fingerprints) each time they cross.
  • A mobile app, 'Travel to Europe,' is available in Sweden and Portugal and may be adopted by other Schengen countries, allowing pre-registration.
  • Potential bottlenecks are anticipated for group travel, especially by bus, and at specific border crossings like Evzoni between North Macedonia and Greece.
  • Increased staffing at some border crossings and potential upgrades for bus lanes are expected to mitigate delays.
  • Solutions are being sought for cross-border workers, particularly bus drivers, facing the 90/180-day rule.
  • The EES system replaces passport stamping with digital records of entry, exit, and refusals, including facial images and fingerprints.
  • ETIAS is a separate pre-travel authorization system, distinct from the EES border management system.

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