IT WILL BE APPLIED AT NIGHT AND DURING THIS PERIOD DURING THE DAY! Seničić says that the information about the suspension of the EES system in Greece is only partially true!

Seničić also says that he received verbal guarantees for this from Greek officials and people working at the borders.

IT WILL BE APPLIED AT NIGHT AND DURING THIS PERIOD DURING THE DAY! Seničić says that the information about the suspension of the EES system in Greece is only partially true!

TL;DR

  • The EES system in Greece will be suspended for Serbian citizens during peak hours from June 1st to August 30th.
  • This suspension applies to all travelers entering Greece during busy periods, not just Serbian citizens.
  • The EES system electronically registers travelers from non-Schengen countries, replacing manual passport stamping.
  • The system involves collecting personal data, fingerprint scans, photos, and recording entry/exit times.
  • Greek officials have provided verbal assurances that the system can be suspended during times of congestion.
  • Registration will still be required if there are no queues at the border.
  • The European Commission allows member states to suspend the EES system for limited periods due to pressure from tourism-dependent countries.