New passport rule confirmed by Foreign Office for Brits going on holiday to Greece
The Greek authorities have confirmed they will not collect biometric data, such as fingerprints and photos, for UK travellers as part of the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES). UK holidaymakers can skip the biometric scanning system at the border and border staff will continue to stamp UK passports by hand.
UK holidaymakers travelling to Greece will not be required to undergo biometric registration, including fingerprints and facial photos, as part of the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES). The Greek authorities have confirmed this exemption, citing the aim to reduce waiting times and ease congestion at airports during the busy summer holiday season. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has confirmed the passport rule for entry into Greece. The decision has been praised by Jet2, which has flights and holidays on sale via 15 Greek airports this summer. Jet2 has called on other destinations to follow suit and suspend EES checks until processes and systems are ready. The move is expected to significantly improve the arrival and departure experience for UK travellers.
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