EES: UK Embassy in Spain Discourages Brits Travel with Expired TIE Cards

From 12th October it is fingerprints and scans on the way into the EU

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EES: UK Embassy in Spain discourages Brits travel with expired TIE cards

The UK Embassy in Madrid has told The Local that they advise Brits residing in Spain against travelling with an expired TIE from October 12th when the new EES passport checks begin, at a time when many are struggling to renew their residency documents.

New European Union entry/exit system to be introduced gradually at airports in Spain over next few months

The British Ambassador to Spain, Alex Ellis, urges residents in Spain without a TIE card to apply for one to avoid problems when the EES is rolled out

‘Delays Must Be Avoided’ As EES Kicks Off This Weekend

This Sunday, 12 October, marks the launch of the EU’s long-anticipated Entry/Exit System (EES), writes Peter Brown. Business group Logistics UK has stressed the importance of a phased rollout, warning that any missteps could lead to delays and disruption for freight traffic at the Short Straits crossings between the UK and France. The new EES border process will automatically record the movements of non-EU citizens entering or leaving the 29 Sch…