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Britons and Americans living in France can use PARAFE e-gates again, government confirms

Updated: French passport queue rules not being applied consistently

French residency card holders share their passport queue experiences

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France set to miss EES deadline for registering all travellers

French ferry ports warn of passenger delays as EES full rollout approaches

EES app: second EU country begins limited use before summer peak

France says full EES rollout on track despite ongoing IT issues

EU Entry-Exit System flags 4,000 Schengen overstayers

Ryanair plane takes off from France without all passengers due to EES hold-ups

EES kiosk

France faces technical delays in EU EES border rollout

EES: Why am I fingerprinted every time at Nice airport?

Air travellers pass through automated border control gates

EES: Delay for British and American residents to use French passport e-gates

Why France’s EES border checks are increasing

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Solutions ‘coming early in 2026’ to EES issues at French airports

France flagged as facing problems as airports urge EES changes