EU Biometric Rules Resume on September 6 Bringing Airport Delays

Travelers flying outside the Schengen area from Copenhagen should prepare for longer border queues. Emergency rules that allowed staff to skip biometric checks end on September 6, 2026.

The European Commission confirmed that these temporary rules will expire as planned. During heavy summer traffic, border officials could pause biometric registrations to reduce delays. Airports and travel industry groups warn that queues will grow once mandatory checks resume fully.

This change directly affects travelers crossing Schengen external borders. Passengers taking flights to non-Schengen destinations may face longer waiting times. TTG Media reported the upcoming expiration of the fallback protocols.