As of October 12, 2025, Europe will implement a new border system called the Entry/Exit System (EES). This is one of the biggest changes to how people enter and leave the Schengen Area in years.
If you’re an Indian planning to visit Europe for a holiday, work trip, or to see family, you’ll notice some new steps when you land at the airport. Instead of getting your passport stamped, your details will now be stored in a digital system.
The Entry/Exit System is a digital register that will replace the old method of stamping passports when travellers enter or leave the Schengen Area.
When you enter or exit Europe, the system will capture your passport details, take a photo of your face, and occasionally collect your fingerprints. This information is stored in a secure EU database instead of being recorded with ink stamps in your passport.
The EU wants to:
For travellers who follow the rules, it should eventually mean quicker, smoother border crossings.
If you are an Indian applying for a Schengen visa, you will be included in the EES once you land in Europe.
You may have heard about ETIAS as well, but don’t confuse the two:
Since Indians need a Schengen visa, ETIAS does not apply to you right now.
Here’s what to expect once EES starts:
1. First trip after October 12, 2025
2. On later trips
How long will my data be stored
No. Indians still need to apply for a Schengen visa as before.
The system will automatically track how long you’ve stayed in the Schengen Area.
So it’s more important than ever to plan your trips carefully.
Before you travel
At the airport (arrival in Europe)
During your stay
At exit
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