TWO more countries in Europe are set to ignore the new entry rules that have caused chaos at airports.
The new ) now requires all non-EU citizens to undergo biometric checks at the border.
More airports are ditching the EES rules to avoid massive queues Credit: Alamy
Including Brits, this has resulted in queues as long as four hours and people
However, Italy is expected to scrap the requirements by the May holidays in a bid to avoid the chaos, continuing to stamp passports instead.
And Portugal, while not scrapping entirely, has temporarily paused the EES rules if queues are too long.
Both have been some of the worst affected by massive waits.
Yet passengers have said they are being waved through to ignore the biometric machines when there are huge crowds.
It comes after
The Greek embassy confirmed last month: “In the framework of the implementation of the Entry/Exit System, as of 10 April 2026, British passport holders are exempt from biometric registration at Greek border crossing points.”
Eleni Skarveli, the director of the Greek National Tourism Organisation in the UK, added: “The Greek National Tourism Organisation remains committed to ensuring a seamless and welcoming journey for all visitors from the UK.”
Airlines are calling on other countries to pause the rules too, with fears of more problems during the busy summer holidays.
Countries including Spain and France are yet to confirm if they will follow suit.
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