Rollout of EU biometric border checks for Dover car passengers delayed
All non-EU citizens are required to scan their passport, have a photo and a scan of their fingerprints taken
The planned rollout of the European Union's new biometric border checks for car passengers at the Port of Dover has been delayed.
The change requires all non-EU citizens to scan their passport, have a photo and have a scan of their fingerprints taken.
For British nationals the checks would be done before they leave the country, but officials at the Port of Dover say they still haven't been given the go-ahead by French authorities.
The Port of Dover's chief executive, Doug Bannister, said:
“Following the successful go-live for coaches and freight on 12 October, we continue to work closely with our French technology provider and border authorities towards starting the EES process for car passengers.
“Whilst Port of Dover’s facilities will be ready for 1st November, we are being guided by French authorities as to when we will activate. We have asked for a minimum of two week’s notice to start in order to give us time to inform travellers and install the necessary signage.”