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On an adult visitor's first trip into the Schengen area under EES, what may border staff take?

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  1. A fee paid in euros
  2. A printed hotel booking
  3. Your fingerprints and a photo

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References

  1. Entry/Exit System (European Commission, Migration and Home Affairs) home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/smart-borders/entry-exit-system_en Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. France entry requirements (GOV.UK foreign travel advice) www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/entry-requirements Checked 2026-10-12.

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