All travelers entering and leaving the Schengen Area will be registered by the automated passport stamping system (EES) as soon as it is fully operational.
The EU claims that EES will assist in enacting laws and guidelines and prohibit anybody requiring a visa to enter the EU from remaining for longer than 90 days during any 190-day term.
The UK authorities, according to EU Helpers, are concerned that the system would cause major disruption, even if the EU authorities applaud the introduction of the EES, which is anticipated to go into effect in the fall of next year.
Operators at the UK port that run "juxtaposed" border procedures are likewise concerned about potential disruptions.
The Chair of the European Scrutiny Committee, Sir William Cash, expressed his concerns about the situation, stating that the visits to the Port of Dover and Folkestone earlier this year had made the extent of potential disruptions very clear.
Sir William Cash further emphasized that the Committee was provided concerning information by port operators in July of this year. The latter said that the plan might seriously impair cross-Channel travel.
The Committee made the decision to conduct this investigation in order to give light on the potential effects of the EES on both enterprises and visitors that must pass the UK border.
Sir William Cash stated that even though there could be a lot of issues, they find it quite concerning that there are hints that day trippers could need to leave their automobiles in order to finish checks. The same emphasized the urgent necessity for a comprehensive and transparent probe.
The Committee has also requested further information regarding the effects that the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will have on operators and passengers, in addition to EES.
In the spring of 2025, ETIAS will be operational, and this month, the UK's Electronic Travel Authorization will be live.