TripAdept update: The Entry/Exit System is now one of the key changes affecting short-stay travel into the Schengen area. For TripAdept readers, the practical point is simple: do not plan tight first-day connections when entering Europe through a busy airport or land border.
What this means for travellers
- Allow more time at passport control, especially for first entry into the Schengen area.
- Keep accommodation, return-ticket and insurance details easy to access.
- Check whether your airport has added automated kiosks or extra border-control guidance.
- Do not rely on old advice that says passport stamping is the only process.
Before you book
Use this update as a planning note, then confirm the latest requirement with the official source for your passport, airline and destination.