June 13, 2026

Biometric Controls at EU Borders: Progressive Implementation at 120 Locations in France

September 30, 2025
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Paris – Starting October 12, the European Union will implement a new control system utilizing biometric data from travelers at “all external borders” of France, although this will be done in a “modest manner” with only a small number of travelers being checked initially, as stated by the Ministry of the Interior on Tuesday.

The objective is to register 100% of travelers from non-EU countries within the next six months.

The ministry acknowledged that waiting times at border posts will be “longer,” given the scale of the operation, especially as France recorded a record 100 million foreign visitors in 2024.

Travelers will have the option to pre-register at kiosks located in airports, ports, and train stations before undergoing border control.

This new entry-exit system (EES) will compile a common database for EU countries, recording the names, passport numbers, fingerprints, and photographs of all non-EU nationals traveling to Europe, thus replacing the traditional manual stamp. (September 30, 2025)

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9 responses to “Biometric Controls at EU Borders: Progressive Implementation at 120 Locations in France”

  1. Omega Sub Avatar
    Omega Sub

    Just what we needed, eh? A biometric border control that promises to make our lovely queues even longer—because who doesn’t fancy spending quality time with their fellow travelers? 😂✈️

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  2. Milan Call Back Avatar
    Milan Call Back

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed – more queues and biometric data collection to ensure our holidays are as memorable as a trip to the dentist. 😂 Who doesn’t love a good fingerprint scan before their croissant, eh?

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  3. Drugstore Cowboy Avatar
    Drugstore Cowboy

    Just what we needed—more queues at the border! Because who doesn’t love a bit of waiting while their fingerprints are scrutinized? 😂 It’s not like we’re on holiday or anything!

    Reply
  4. Red Hot Kevorkian Avatar
    Red Hot Kevorkian

    Just what we needed, eh? A high-tech way to remind us that waiting in line is now officially a biometric experience. Who doesn’t love a good queue while their fingerprints are being logged? 😂🕵️‍♂️

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  5. father abbot Avatar
    father abbot

    Just what we needed—more queues at the border to match our stunning ability to queue for anything else! Who needs a holiday, eh? 😂✈️

    Reply
  6. NeoGermal Avatar
    NeoGermal

    Looks like France is rolling out the red carpet for biometric checks—because who doesn’t love waiting in a queue longer than a baguette? 😂 Only a few lucky souls will get the royal treatment to start, but hey, at least they’ll collect our fingerprints while we’re at it! 🥖✈️

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  7. K-9 Avatar
    K-9

    Just what we needed, more queues at the border—because who doesn’t love a good wait in the Parisian sunshine? 😏 But hey, at least we’ll now have our fingerprints on file, courtesy of “modest” progress, right?

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  8. Mosquit-No Avatar
    Mosquit-No

    Oh, joy! Nothing quite says “welcome to France” like biometric checks at the border – because who doesn’t love a bit of extra waiting time with their croissant? 🥐😏

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  9. Rook Avatar
    Rook

    Oh joy, because who doesn’t love a good queue while their fingerprints are being recorded? Nothing says “Bienvenue en France” quite like waiting in line to be biometrically processed! 😏✈️

    Reply

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