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Since April 2026, what has the EU's Entry/Exit System replaced at Schengen borders?

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  1. Paper visas
  2. Passport stamps
  3. Customs forms

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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. EU Entry/Exit System (GOV.UK) www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-entryexit-system Checked 2026-10-12.

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