EES/ETIAS Information

Dear Member,
With reference to the letter sent to our Chamber by TOBB, developments concerning our country's road transport are monitored by our Union, and within the framework of the provisions of the relevant international legislation, the latest statements made by the European Commission regarding the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and
Authorisation System (ETIAS), developed by the European Union to digitalise border crossing processes and increase their security, are summarised below.
The new EES system will enter into force on 12 October 2025 and will be applied gradually by European countries at external border crossing points. The data collection process will be launched in stages, and full implementation will be completed on 10 April 2026.
The ETIAS system, on the other hand, will become operational in the last quarter of 2026. At this stage, travellers are not expected to take any action. The European Union will separately announce the exact start date of ETIAS a few months before it is implemented.
The "EES Information Booklet" prepared on the subject is in the annex, and it is considered that it will be useful for informing your members. The said booklet contains important information on the implementation process of the EES system, the new biometric data records (fingerprints, facial image) to be taken at border crossings and the planning of travel times. In this framework, it is important that the members of your Chamber make the necessary preparations to:
•Ensure that drivers and passengers are informed about the EES system,
•Check passport validity periods, visa conditions and border crossing documents in advance,
•Arrange their travel plans taking into account possible congestion and increased processing times during the first crossings.
In addition, those concerned who wish to access the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on the systems and up-to-date information may visit
https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees.
Accordingly, information on the above-mentioned work is contained in the booklet submitted in the annex.

Annex: EES/ETIAS Information

Kind regards,
Elazığ Chamber of Commerce and Industry