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Latvia Entry/Exit System (EES) Now Fully Operational
Key Point
- Latvia confirmed that the EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) became fully operational on April 10, 2026, introducing digital border checks and biometric registration for non‑EU nationals.
Latvia and EES
Latvia announced that the Entry-Exit System (EES) became fully operational on April 10, 2026, alongside 28 other European countries.
What is EES?
The system replaces passport stamping with digital data collection and requires non‑EU nationals entering Latvia for short stays to register biometric data, including fingerprints and facial images. To learn more about EES, read our insight.
The EES also records entry and exit dates and activates an automated short‑stay calculator to improve accuracy and reduce processing times.
Why the Change?
Latvian authorities have already registered more than 16,000 travelers since the system’s initial rollout in October 2025. The reform streamlines border checks, strengthens security, modernizes external border management and supports the detection of overstays and identity fraud.
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