Madrid, Spain – A new digital entry and exit system for the European Union is set to revolutionize travel to Spain and other Schengen Area countries starting October 12, 2025. The system, known as the Entry/Exit System (EES), will replace traditional passport stamps with digital records, capturing facial photos, fingerprints, and precise entry and exit dates and times for all non-EU citizens. This initiative aims to enhance border security and ensure strict adherence to short-stay visa rules, particularly the '90 days in any 180-day period' rule. Legal expert Abg. Ithamar Amundarain highlighted the implications of this change in a recent public address. "From October 12, 2025, travel to Spain and Europe will no longer be the same. The passport stamp is gone; now every entry and exit will be digitally registered with your fingerprints, photo, and exact date," Amundarain stated. She emphasized that this means "more control for tourists and short stays. If you exceed the 90 days, it will be recorded and can complicate future procedures." Amundarain clarified that the new system will not affect legal residents in Spain. However, she issued a strong warning to tourists and individuals planning to regularize their status: "If you plan to travel or regularize your status, now more than ever you must do it correctly." The digital record will make it impossible to 'try your luck' by overstaying, as the system will automatically calculate and track all movements. Errors or overstays will be permanently recorded, potentially jeopardizing future visa applications and permits. For individuals currently in Spain without legal status, Amundarain advised against leaving the country. "If you are irregular in Spain, the most advisable thing is not to leave, because the system will mark your complete history." The new EES represents a significant shift towards a more controlled and transparent border management system across the Schengen Area, requiring all travelers to be fully aware of and comply with immigration regulations.
El nuevo sistema EES registrará automáticamente los accesos a la Unión Europea con huellas, reconocimiento facial y fecha exacta, reduciendo errores …
