Quick Facts at a Glance
Launch Date: October 2025 (Full rollout by Spring 2026)
Who’s Affected: U.S., UK, Canadian, Australian, and other non-EU short-stay visitors
What’s Collected: Passport data, facial image, 4 fingerprints, enattempt/exit stamps
Exemptions: Long-stay visa or residency holders; some physical disabilities (with documentation)
Where It Applies: 25 EU countries + Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein (not Cyprus or Ireland)
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