Big changes are coming! If you’re arriving from outside the EU, border checks will be fully digital — no more passport stamps.
🖐️ Biometric data required
First entry? You’ll provide fingerprints + a facial photo. This info builds your travel history and replaces old manual records.
⏳ Stay automatically tracked
The system calculates your 90-day stay limit in the Schengen Area, sending alerts if you go over.
🔍 Safer + smarter borders
Linked to EU databases (SIS II, VIS, ETIAS), the system helps spot fake documents, security risks, and flagged travelers.
🛂 Rolling out in Portugal
Starts at airports, then seaports and land borders within 6 months. Digital control finally replaces manual stamps.