The EU's Biometric Border Checks: A Recipe for Holiday Chaos? The start of the half term break has brought a surge in traffic to the Port of Dover, but this year's congestion is not just about summer crowds.
As travelers prepare for their first holiday getaway since the European Union introduced its new border system, delays are building at the port.
The Entry Exit System (EES), which digitally records biometric information, has been rolled out across all entry points into the Schengen area.