All change at European frontiers? Not exactly ...

From today, the EU’s “entry-exit system” is expected to be running at all Schengen area frontiers – bringing to an end the stamping of passports. The digital borders scheme aims to keep a central database of British travellers – as well as many other nationalities. But several EU countries are far from ready, and officials in Brussels have conceded that passports will still be stamped. Here's the inside story. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All change at European frontiers? Not exactly ... is an episode from Green List Travel with Simon Calder and the Independent by The Independent.

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This episode was published on Apr 10, 2026.

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