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US opt-out from EU Entry/Exit System

US citizens' ability to opt-out from the European Union's Entry/Exit System, which is designed as a comprehensive biometric gatekeeping system with narrow statutory exceptions and no routine individual opt-out for third-country nationals.

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Jan 31, 2026

What are biometric collection rules for U.S. citizens at ports of entry into and exit from Canada?

’s ports of entry collect (fingerprints and facial images) under specific immigration programs and for identity verification, but collection is limited to designated locations and to people who meet C...