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The EU has delayed plans to introduce the Entry/Exit system (EES) and the exact date that it will be introduced hasn’t yet been confirmed (estimated to be late 2025). When the EES is operational it’s planned that all entry and exit movements will be registered electronically onto a database rather than passport stamping. For now, your passport will continue to be stamped when you enter an EU or Schengen Zone country.

Before you travel, there’s nothing different you need to do

Upon arrival at your destination, the first time you use it might mean it takes a bit longer to pass through border control as your biometric data (face image and four fingerprints) will be added. Currently, the fingerprints of children below 12 years old are not collected.

You can find out more by visiting the TUI information pages on Brexit, EU Entry/Exit System - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk or EU EES website

While UK airports are installing new scanners to prepare for changes in security restrictions, at this time you should still follow current guidelines as not all airports have changed and destination airports still have these restrictions in place for your flight home.

For more information on airport security click here or visit the information page for your local UK airport below.

Aberdeen: Aberdeen International Airport | Fly from your Doorstep | Aberdeen Airport Birmingham: Important Updates - Birmingham Airport Website Newcastle: Welcome to Newcastle International Airport (newcastleairport.com) Leeds Bradford: Going through security | Leeds Bradford Airport London Southend: londonsouthendairport.com/flights/security-preparation/ London City: londoncityairport.com/at-the-airport/need-to-know/security-baggage

It is our customer's responsibility to check their passport validity before travel.

• Check passport validity if travelling to a European destination.

• Check passport validity if travelling to destination outside of Europe.