Guests stuck in 3 HOUR lines at European airport after brand-new travel guidelines

One traveler talked to The Brussels Times about her experience surviving border control at Brussels Airport declaring she awaited more than 3 hours.

Rebecca Wells who was taking a trip with a United States passport, informed the publication that the line for those showing up beyond the EU was a lot longer than the one for EU passports.

She included: “There was no one there to inform you or inform you what was going on.”

And when it concerned the brand-new EES system, it wasn’t utilized. Rebecca discussed that her passport was “marked like typical”.

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In Spite Of there being an area to take finger prints, it wasn’t utilized.

Another unhappy traveler required to social networks taking a photo of the line and mentioned that simply 2 out of the 5 custom-mades cubicles were open throughout “peak time”.

Nevertheless, another traveler who likewise talked to The Brussels Times on an EU passport stated it was “all digital” and she had no concerns going through.

When The Brussels Times approached Brussels Airport for remark, they might not validate whether the long haul times was because of the EES system.

A representative for the Federal Cops, which is accountable for the airport’s border control, informed the publication that the long haul time was because of “a mix of elements”.

The brand-new EES guidelines started the very first stage of the rollout on October 12, 2025.

For visitors, it indicates having finger prints scanned and picture taken at European borders.

The brand-new system is being presented throughout Europe slowly and is set to be totally functional at all external Schengen border crossings by April 10, 2026.

At Dover, the brand-new EES is needed by coach chauffeurs and will not use to other guests till November 1.

On The Other Hand, Eurostar has actually begun with simply organization visitors, and the Eurotunnel will start with coaches and trucks before relocating to vehicles.

The very first time you take a trip and will be needed to utilize the EES system, you’ll require to sign up at an unique device called a kiosk.

You’ll scan your passport, then the device will take your finger prints and an image.

Kids under 12 will not require to provide finger prints.

You will likewise respond to 4 fast concerns on the screen about your journey, such as where you are remaining and validating you have sufficient cash for your vacation.

When signed up, your information are kept for 3 years, and on future journeys, you’ll simply require a fast face scan to validate it is you.

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Here’s more on the brand-new EES guidelines and how it will impact your journeys.

And here’s more info on the ETIAS– set to remain in location from late 2026.