Written question asked by Andrew Griffith (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
EU Countries: Immigration Controls
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the potential use of eGates set out in the UK-EU Common Understanding will include an exemption from the upcoming EU Entry Exit system requirements for fingerprinting.
- Answer
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UK national travellers will be required to register in the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES). Exemptions will be in place for UK nationals who are Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries or otherwise long-term resident in the EU. Implementation of the EES is a matter for the EU and its Member States, and subject to ongoing EU legislative processes.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 53673
- Session
- 2024-26
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- EU countries Fingerprints Immigration controls
- Link
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- 2025-09-05 22:54:20 +0100
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