No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
Summary
Greece's tourism minister said British travelers will not face delays or biometric checks at Greek borders during the summer. Greece aims to keep border checks quick despite the EU's new digital system that requires biometric registration for non-EU visitors.Key Facts
- Greece will not require biometric checks for British visitors during summer.
- The Greek government wants to avoid delays or extra paperwork for travelers.
- The EU introduced a new Entry-Exit System (EES) that collects fingerprints and facial scans from non-EU visitors.
- Other EU countries, like Portugal and Italy, will continue full biometric checks on British travelers.
- Greece briefly paused biometric checks in April due to long lines at Corfu airport.
- The EU allows temporary suspensions of biometric checks when airports are crowded but not permanent exemptions.
- Jet fuel supply issues linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict have made some tourists hesitant to book trips.
- The UK government says there is no jet fuel shortage currently and advises travelers not to change plans.
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