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Press releasePublished on 9 October 2025

Switzerland introduces Entry/Exit System

Bern-Wabern, 09.10.2025 — The Entry/Exit System (EES) will make it possible to register third-country nationals electronically when they enter or leave the Schengen area. The EES will be gradually introduced throughout the Schengen area from 12 October. Switzerland will begin by using the EES at Basel and Geneva Airports on 12 October, followed by Zurich Airport and the smaller airports from mid-November.