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Making the EES

Making the EES

Source: European Union 2   Published on: 2026-05-14

Developed by eu-LISA and EU Member States, the Entry/Exit System (EES), is a new large-scale IT system transforming the way Europe manages its borders. It digitally records the entry, exit and refusal of entry of non-EU nationals travelling to the Schengen Area for short stays.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the development and functioning of EES.

For more information, visit the official website at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/eesEES Quarterly Report – Q4 2025 Publication Type Reports Publication Date 14/05/2026 EES Quarterly Report – Q4 2025 • Entry/Exit System fully deployed across the EU Type Press Release Publication Date 10/04/2026 Entry/Exit System fully deployed across the EU • eu-LISA Advisory Groups Review Progress on EES, ETIAS, ECRIS-TCN and Interoperability Type Highlight Publication Date 09/03/2026 eu-LISA Advisory Groups Review Progress on EES, ETIAS, ECRIS-TCN and Interoperability