A newly released research from Co-op Insurance has found that one in five Brits are less likely to travel to the European Union once the Entry/Exit System (EES) is launched.
As data shows, Brits aged 44 and under are more likely to cancel their trip to the EU due to long delays when crossing the border than those over the age of 45, Schengen.News reports.
On the other hand, those aged between 18 and 44 years old are less likely to cancel their plans when the EES enters into force, with only one in four saying that the new border system would discourage them from travelling to the bloc.
In addition to the above-mentioned, the research has also revealed that around 38 per cent of Brits who took part in the study are mainly worried about long potential delays at border controls and going through checks.
More specifically, they said that going through border controls makes them feel stressed, anxious, and nervous.
Commenting on the finding, the Managing Director at Co-op Insurance, Charles Offord, said that it is important for all travellers to plan their journey accordingly and to know what to expect when the system is officially launched.
Offord further said that despite having concerns, most Brits will not choose to put off visiting the EU.
Our data shows that many travellers are anxious about navigating the new Entry/Exit system, with many even deterred from travelling to the continent. However, most will not be put off from visiting, and we want to make sure holidaymakers heading to EU countries after November 10th are prepared for the changes.
Entry/Exit System Will Launch on November 10, 2024
The EU’s Entry/Exit System, which replaces manual passport stamping and introduces a digital border, will officially launch on November 10, 2024.
All foreigners will have to provide their fingerprints, facial images, and other information on kiosks and, in some other cases, on tablets the first time they arrive on the continent following the launch of the system.
Once the biometric data is captured, the information will be safely stored for three years. The system is expected to speed up the border crossing process and ensure security for both foreigners entering the EU and European citizens.
However, in the beginning, delays are most likely to occur due to the large number of foreigners that will need to register into the system.
