People walk through Pearson International Airport in Toronto on March 10, 2023. The Canadian Press/Nathan DenetteThe EU’s new biometric border system has come into full effect, introducing fingerprint and facial recognition checks for non-EU travellers, including Canadians, entering Europe.The Entry/Exit System (EES), launched through a phased rollout beginning Oct. 12, 2025, was fully implemented April 10 across all EU countries—with the exception of Cyprus and Ireland, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Canadians Travelling to Europe Required to Submit Biometric Data Starting This Week
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