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Schengen entry: EES and ETIAS

Entry rules·Finland

EES since April 2026

About Schengen entry: EES and ETIAS

The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), which registers non-EU travellers at the Schengen border, has been fully operational since 10 April 2026 (European Commission). ETIAS travel authorisation has not yet started: check the EU’s official travel-europe.europa.eu before you travel.

Why it's on our list

  • EES in force
  • Check ETIAS before you go

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Schengen entry: EES and ETIAS before you go.

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