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Goodbye to passport stamps: Europe launches a new digital border control system

Starting October 13, 2025, travelers from countries outside the European Union, such as Brazil, will no longer have their passports stamped when entering the Schengen area. The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace manual checks with a digital record using biometric data, modernizing borders and marking the symbolic end of the traditional travel stamp.

Publicado em 12/10/2025

Starting October 13, 2025, travelers from countries outside the European Union, such as Brazil, will no longer have their passports stamped upon entering the Schengen area. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace manual passport checks with a fully digital system across the 29 countries of the bloc.

How the new system works

The EES will electronically record the entry and exit of non-EU visitors, collecting data such as time, location, facial image, and fingerprints. This modernization aims to make border control faster and more secure while helping prevent overstays and identity fraud.
Until full implementation, expected by April 2026, some border points may still use manual stamps as a backup.

What changes for Brazilian travelers

Passports will no longer be stamped on arrival.
The first point of entry will require biometric registration (photo and fingerprints).
The 90-days-in-180 rule will be tracked automatically.
In the near future, with the introduction of ETIAS, travelers will need to pre-register and pay a small fee (around €20) for a three-year travel authorization.

The symbolic end of the stamp

For decades, passport stamps have represented memories of global travel. Now, that mark moves to the digital world. Europe officially enters the age of smart borders, faster, safer, and fully digital.

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