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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Skip the queues with these 10 European countries that do not have EES

Thecyrcycs in Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the country’s most beautiful natural spots - (Getty Images)

EES requires passengers to provide biometric information, such as fingerprints and facial imagery, upon first entry into Schengen Area countries before passport control.

But the system has been experiencing some teething issues, with the blame being thrown back and forth between industry leaders, from airports not having enough staff to the very design of the EES causing wait times at the borders to increase.

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