Biometric EES Glitch Triggers Three-Hour Queues at Prague Airport
Interior Ministry Immigration Hotlines Go Dark Until 2 January
Germany Extends Land-Border Checks with Czechia and Neighbours to March 2026
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Biometric EES Glitch Causes Three-Hour Passport Queues at Prague Airport
A two-hour freeze of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System at Prague Airport on 19 December extended passport-control waits to three hours and delayed flights, highlighting the fragility of the biometric border platform ahead of its April 2026 go-live. Airport authorities are rushing to add staff and kiosks, while mobility managers warn business travellers to build in extra buffer time and monitor potential EES-related penalties for overstays.
Interior Ministry Hotlines for Foreigners Shut Down Until New Year
Czechia’s Interior Ministry has switched off its main immigration hotlines from 22 December to 2 January, leaving foreign residents and employers without telephone support during a key renewal period. Businesses are urged to shift to e-mail, branch visits or third-party advisers to avoid missed deadlines and penalties.