EU Biometric Entry/Exit System Goes Live 10 April: What Travellers to Italy Must Know
Italy will start full biometric border checks on 10 April when the EU Entry/Exit System replaces passport stamps. Non-EU visitors must provide fingerprints and a facial scan, and any overstay will be logged automatically, raising compliance risks for frequent business travellers. Firms should prepare for longer queues, tighten travel-tracking and brief staff on the new 90/180-day monitoring rules.
Apr 2, 2026
