Latest news and stories about biometrics in travel in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
CNN journalist Clarissa Ward reports significant travel chaos and long queues at Lisbon Airport attributed to the implementation of the new EU Entry/Exit System biometric scanning requirements.
The European Union has fully implemented its new Entry/Exit System, replacing physical passport stamps with mandatory digital biometric registration for non-EU citizens to enhance Schengen Area border security.
The Prime Minister visited Lisbon Airport to assess preparations for the full implementation of the EES system. He acknowledges challenges but guarantees positive progress regarding queues.
The collection of biometrics at departures in Lisbon, Porto, and Faro airports was suspended again today due to excessive waiting times for passengers to board, a PSP spokesperson told Lusa.
