EU pushes rollout of ETIAS biometric travel system to 2025

The rollout of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is now expected to roll out in May 2025, BTN Europe reports, citing Schengen Visa Info. However,  the latest delay has not been confirmed by the European Commission.

The delay of ETIAS, officials say, is linked to delays in the full operationalization of the EU Entry-Exit system, which seeks to ensure EU member countries make greater use of biometric technologies in the management of their borders. Technical problems …

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