No More Stamps, Just Smiles: UAE Travellers to Get Smoother Schengen Entry from October 12
Biometric scans replace paper hassle — Europe travel just got easier for UAE residents.
From October 12, 2025, UAE residents travelling to Schengen countries will skip the stamps and switch to facial and fingerprint scans under Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). Learn how this makes travel faster, safer, and paper-free.
If Europe’s on your travel bucket list, your airport experience is about to change — for the better.
Starting October 12, 2025, the European Union will officially roll out the Entry/Exit System (EES) across all 29 Schengen countries. For UAE travellers, this means no more long queues for passport stamping or sticking paper visas. Instead, you’ll walk through digital borders powered by biometric scans and automated gates.
Think of it as Europe’s way of saying: “Welcome, we’ve been expecting you.”
Whether you’re heading to France for a romantic getaway, Italy for pasta and sunsets, or Germany for a work trip, your entry will now be logged digitally through:
•Facial recognition
•Fingerprint scans
•Passport chip reading
•Time & location of travel
This data will be securely stored for up to 3 years, or until your passport expires. So next time you’re at the airport, the lines will move faster, the checks will be smoother, and you’ll have more time to enjoy your coffee before takeoff.
At Hopohomes, many of our residents are frequent flyers — and we know how every saved minute at immigration can make a difference. This upgrade isn’t just a tech shift — it’s a step toward stress-free, modern travel for the global UAE community.
Bon voyage, the future is paperless. ✨
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