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Biometric Matching System (sBMS)

The shared Biometric Matching System (sBMS) is a complementary EU-level repository that will store and compare fingerprints and facial images to enhance visa checks, cross-border law enforcement, and migration-management functions.

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Jan 27, 2026

How will the Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks interact with ETIAS at EU external borders?

The Entry/Exit System () will register biometric data of non‑EU short‑stay travellers at external Schengen borders, while will pre‑screen visa‑exempt travellers before travel; the two systems are desi...