Published: 08.10.2026
The EES records the entry and exit of non-EU nationals making short-term trips of up to 90 days in the Schengen Area. According to the sources, the system became fully operational on 10 April 2026, with stay limits tracked automatically using biometric data.
For short trips to Czechia, this means a shift from mainly manual stay tracking to digital registration of entries and exits. Over time, overstays beyond 90 days in any 180-day period should be easier to identify at later border crossings, so travelers need to count days across the entire Schengen Area rather than only in Czechia. The change primarily affects non-EU nationals, including visa-free visitors and short-stay visa holders. It matters to people planning tourism or business trips of up to 90 days; it does not replace the national procedure for applicants seeking long-term residence.