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The EU Entry/Exit System began its progressive start on what date?

12 October 2025.

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  1. 1 January 2025
  2. 12 October 2025 ✔
  3. 10 April 2026

Why: The European Commission set 12 October 2025 as the start of the progressive rollout. It became fully operational on 10 April 2026.

Huh, didn't know that: EES replaces manual passport stamping for short stays by non-EU travelers.

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Answer: 12 October 2025. The European Commission set 12 October 2025 as the start of the progressive rollout. It became fully operational on 10 April 2026.

  1. EU: Entry/Exit System home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/smart-borders/entry-exit-system_en
    the Commission set 12 October 2025 as the launch date for the progressive start of operations
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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