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Greece to ‘fast-track’ British tourists amid EU entry-exit system chaos

The Independent·Simon Calder·22 days ago
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Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. All News Sport Culture Lifestyle Why British holidaymakers face 'border roulette' this summer thanks to EU entry-exit system Greece has unilaterally decided to scrap biometric border checks for British visitors, establishing a 'UK fast track' system. This measure will remain in place until the EU 's entry-exit system (EES) is improved, aiming to ensure a 'fuss-free experience' for British travellers. The European Commission mandates biometric registration for non-EU nationals, including Britons, upon entering the Schengen area, which has caused significant delays at other European airports. Greece's tourism minister, Olga Kefalogianni, stated the country wants to avoid bureaucratic burdens for visitors, noting that entry and exit currently take 'a minute or so'.…

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