"The Greek embassy in the UK announced on 17 April that the country would be waiving the EES travel requirements for British passport holders, stating that 'within the framework of the implementation of the new Entry/Exit System (EES) as of April 10th 2026, British passport holders are excluded from biometric registration at Greek border crossing points.'"
"Eleni Skarveli, director of the Greek National Tourism Organisation in the UK, added that the move would ensure a 'smoother and more efficient arrival experience in Greece' and that it 'is expected to significantly reduce waiting times and ease congestion at airports.'"
The EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) has caused travel disruptions for non-EU nationals since April 2026, leading to long queues and missed flights. In response, Greece announced on April 17 that British passport holders would be exempt from biometric registration at its borders. This decision aims to enhance the arrival experience in Greece by reducing waiting times and easing airport congestion. Other European countries, including Albania and Cyprus, are also unaffected by the EES, allowing British travelers to visit without additional requirements.
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