A new European border control system for non-EU citizens has officially come into force across the European Union. The system, which utilizes biometric data, follows a phased implementation period that previously caused processing constraints at Lisbon airport.
New EU border control system launches today
Friday, 10 April 2026AI summary
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- The new European border control system for non-EU citizens comes into force todayRTP Notícias ·
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