WEEKLY UPDATE #87 | EU Entry/Exit System in Spain WE NEED YOUR HELP

In Weekly Update #87, we take a closer look at the upcoming EU Entry/Exit System (EES) and what it means for travellers and residents in Spain. 🇪🇺✈️ The EES will replace passport stamping for non-EU visitors, storing entry and exit data, facial images, and fingerprints — but there’s a lot of confusion about who’s affected and when it starts. Spain has confirmed its go-live date: 12 October 2025, with a full rollout by April 2026. We’ll break down exactly what’s changing, who’s exempt (including residents with TIE cards), and how Spain is preparing for the switch.

We’ll also cover this week’s visa updates, a few fun stories from around Spain, and of course our regular favourites — Jane Says, food, lifestyle, and your questions.

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https://travel-europe.europa.eu/en/ees

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