EU's new automated border checks come into force with travellers facing delays | The National

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

64% : Under the new system, first time travellers going to the EU they will need to register at a special machine.
54% : UK authorities are warning those heading to Europe that while the checks should only take 1-2 minutes for each person, they may lead to longer wait times at border control upon arrival in the Schengen area.
54% : The same requirements will apply in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, members of the European Economic Area including the EU, and Switzerland.
53% : Before travelling to the EU, citizens of visa-exempt countries will have to complete an online form and pay a small fee, which still under discussion.
26% : Countries will use data for several reasons, including to identify travellers banned from entering the EU, finding those using fake identities, and helping to prevent crime.

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