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ARTICLE · 28 OCTOBER 2024

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European Travel Information And Authorisation System (ETIAS) And Entry/Exit System (EES) Launch Delayed (Updated)

TheEU Home Affairs Commissioner confirmed on October 10, 2024 that the November 10, 2024 commencement date for the EES was no longer viable.

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UPDATED OCTOBER 11, 2024: TheEU Home Affairs Commissioner confirmed on October 10, 2024 that the November 10, 2024 commencement date for the EES was no longer viable. France, Germany and the Netherlands had announced in September that they did not expect to have their EES systems functioning by the November deadline. There is likely to be a phased implementation of the system, with further details to be provided in the coming weeks. Separately, the provisional commencement date for ETIAS remains Q2 2025. We will continue to monitor developments.

UPDATED AUGUST 20, 2024: The official commencement date for the Entry/Exit System has been confirmed as November 10, 2024. The provisional commencement date for ETIAS remains Q2 2025.

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