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12.10.2025.

Starting October 12, 2025, the gradual implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin at all international border crossings in the Republic of Croatia. The EES is a European Union system for registering entry and exit data of third-country nationals, as well as data on refused entries at the external borders of member states.

🧳 What does this mean for travelers?


The EES applies to certain third-country nationals entering or exiting the Schengen Area. Exempt from the system are travelers who hold residence cards, residence permits, or long-stay visas, as well as holders of border crossing permits and other exceptions listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2226.

The EES does not apply to citizens of the European Union, including Croatian nationals, regardless of their place of residence.

🛂 How do travelers use the EES?


At Ruđer Bošković Airport, self-service kiosks are available for third-country nationals entering the Schengen Area for the first time who do not yet have a traveler file and are not holders of residence permits, residence cards, long-stay visas, or other exempt categories under Regulation (EU) 2017/2226.

🔍 How does the EES work?


The EES electronically records the time and place of entry and exit for third-country nationals authorized for short-term stays in EU member states and calculates the duration of their permitted stay.

Upon first entry after the system is established, biometric data is collected alongside travel document information—this includes four fingerprints from the right hand and a facial image. A personal EES file is created, including a timestamp and location of entry/exit.

On subsequent visits, the traveler’s identity is verified biometrically by comparing a live facial image with previously stored data.

When exiting the Schengen Area, third-country nationals will also undergo biometric identity verification through live facial image comparison and travel document checks. Children under 12 are exempt from fingerprinting, but facial images are collected regardless of age.

👉 For more useful information, please refer to the leaflet or visit the link: Travel to Europe