Holidaymakers will have to give their fingerprints when travelling to EU countries such as Spain and France under a new law.
Initially set to be introduced in 2022, the Entry/Exit System (EES) will now come into force at the end of this year. The EES is an automated IT system for registering travellers from non-EU countries, according to the Government.
Since Brexit, this now includes the UK and means each time you cross a border into or out of the European Union, you will need to scan your passports and other travel documents at a self-service kiosk before crossing the border, Yorkshire Live reports.