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FlashNorwayOctober 13, 2026

European Airports Demand EES Rethink Amid Up to Five-Hour Delays at Schengen Borders, Affecting Norway Travel

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European airports and airlines are urging the EU to revise the Entry/Exit System (EES) a year after its launch, citing "unacceptable" delays of up to five hours at external Schengen borders. As part of the Schengen Area, Norway is also affected, impacting non-EU travelers.

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Key takeaways

  • The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing delays of up to five hours at external Schengen borders, impacting non-EU citizens traveling to Norway.
  • European airport and airline associations are urging the EU to overhaul the system's infrastructure and processes, but no official changes have been announced.
  • Non-EU citizens should allocate additional time for EES registration when crossing a Schengen external border.

European Airports Call for EES Overhaul Amid Significant Delays

A year after its introduction, the EU's digital Entry/Exit System (EES), designed to automate border checks for non-EU citizens, is facing strong criticism from European airports and airlines. The system, intended to replace passport stamps with a more efficient and secure process, is instead causing delays of up to five hours at external Schengen borders.

The European airport and airline associations have formally requested the EU to revise the system. These delays impact all non-EU citizens entering the Schengen Area, including those traveling to Norway, which is part of the zone. Tourists, business travelers, and individuals relocating without EU citizenship are all experiencing extended waiting times.

The industry is advocating for improvements such as the addition of automated kiosks, enhanced staff training, and optimized border control processes. Until these changes are implemented, non-EU citizens crossing a Schengen external border should anticipate significant waiting times for EES registration.

Sources

Based on Emigro corridor reporting. Primary links below.

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