UK Prepares for New EU Border Checks with Expanded Dover Control Zone

French officials to operate in expanded areas to manage increased processing times from new biometric requirements starting November

New EU Entry/Exit System mandates biometric data from non-EU travelers, including UK citizens.
Home Office collaborates with French authorities to mitigate potential travel disruptions.
Port of Dover to upgrade infrastructure with 24 kiosks for coach passengers and new facilities for car travelers.
Government requests EU to ease fingerprint checks during peak times to prevent excessive queues.
Additional measures implemented at Eurostar and Eurotunnel to handle new border control requirements.