EU Digital Border Checks Live but Delayed in Key Airport Hubs

Travelers flying from Copenhagen through major European airport hubs face potential border delays. The European Union digital Entry and Exit System is now officially live. However, nine Schengen countries still show inconsistent biometric checks. These countries include major transit hubs like Germany, France, and Belgium. Chinese residents in Denmark who travel within Europe should plan extra transit time.

The new digital system tracks non-EU citizens entering and leaving the Schengen Area. It replaces manual passport stamps with automated biometric registration. The new procedures process facial scans and fingerprints at border control. Implementation speeds vary across different member states. Forbes reports that nine participating countries still face delays with biometric processing.

Passengers transiting through major hubs for flights to China should prepare for delays. Border authorities advise travelers to allow extra time for passport controls. Varying procedures across airports may cause unexpected queues during peak hours.