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EU digital border system detects over 8,700 overstayers

According to The Local, over 8,700 travellers have been denied entry to the Schengen area since the launch of the EU’s Entry-Exit System six months ago.

By 8 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET Updated 8 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET

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The new digital Entry-Exit System (EES) has identified more than 8,700 individuals who had exceeded their permitted duration of stay in the Schengen zone. These travellers were subsequently denied entry into the border-free area during the system's first six months of operation, as reported by The Local.

The EES, designed to monitor the movement of non-EU citizens, has now been in effect for half a year. Officials have utilised the technology to track compliance with time limits for international visitors entering the region.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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