Italy’s New Entry System (EES): What Happens When You Land in Italy NOW

Italy’s new Entry System (EES) changes what happens when you land in Italy, and many travelers arriving now are surprised by the new airport arrival process. If you’re traveling from the U.S. to Italy, passport control no longer works the way it used to. In this video, I walk you through my real arrival experience in Rome using Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), showing step by step what happens when you land in Italy now, why delays are happening at many airports, and what American travelers should realistically expect at Italian passport control. Instead of a simple passport stamp, travelers must now complete biometric registration including facial scans and fingerprints, and many airports are still adjusting to the new system, creating longer arrival times. I also explain what the EES system is, when it will be fully operational across Italy and the Schengen Area, and how this affects your Italy trip planning, airport transfers, and arrival-day schedules. If you’re visiting Italy or Europe in 2026 or beyond, understanding this new entry procedure will help you arrive prepared and avoid unexpected stress after landing. Whether it’s your first trip to Italy or you’re a frequent traveler, knowing how arrival in Italy works now will help you start your trip calmly and enjoy your time in Italy from the moment you leave the airport. ✈️ Let Us Design the Italian Trip of Your Dreams: https://fabulousvita.com/concierge-se... ⭐ What Our Clients Say After Traveling With Us: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/fab... ❤️ Where else you can find me: Instagram:   / anastasiya.gorshkova   🍕TO BOOK FOOD TOURS IN ROME: Truly Italian! Day Food Tour: https://fabulousvita.com/day-food-tour/ Truly Italian! Evening Food Tour: https://fabulousvita.com/evening-food... 🎧 Watch Next: ITALY Trip Planning 2026: How to Book Your DREAM TRIP Like an INSIDER | Italy Travel Tips:    • ITALY Trip Planning 2026: How to Book Your...   Italy Spring Travel: WHY You NEED to Start Planning NOW | Italy Travel Tips:    • Italy Spring Travel: WHY You NEED to Start...   HOW TO Travel ITALY BY TRAIN: MUST-WATCH Before You Travel to Italy! I Italy Trains I Italy Travel:    • HOW TO Travel ITALY BY TRAIN: MUST-WATCH B...   FALL in ITALY: Why SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER Are the PEAK SEASON | Italy Travel Tips:    • FALL in ITALY: Why SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER Are...   HOW TO TRAVEL TUSCANY: MONTEPULCIANO I Tuscany, Italy I Italy Travel:    • HOW TO TRAVEL TUSCANY: MONTEPULCIANO I Tus...   FLIGHTS to ITALY: What Most Travelers Don’t REALIZE Until It’s TOO LATE | Italy Travel:    • FLIGHTS to ITALY: What Most Travelers Don’...   HOW TO GET FROM ROME AIRPORT TO ROME - Everything You NEED TO KNOW! I Rome Travel:    • HOW TO GET FROM ROME AIRPORT TO ROME - Eve...   What's in This Video: 00:00 Italy’s New Entry System (EES): Arrival Experience Explained 00:38 What Happens Now When You Land in Italy 01:17 What Is the EES System in Italy & Europe 02:21 Rome Airport Arrival: Real EES Experience at Passport Control 03:28 Fingerprint Scans & EES Machine Delays Explained 05:22 Manual Passport Control in Italy: What to Expect 05:39 How EES Changes Arrival for Americans Traveling to Italy 06:10 Italy Travel Tips: Planning Arrival Under the New Entry System 07:10 Final Advice for Landing in Italy Smoothly Under EES ❤️ Subscribe for more videos:    / @stayfabuloustl   The content on this channel was developed strictly for informational purposes. While we do our best to research the content we present, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in our videos and it may contain our opinions. Nothing in our videos is intended to serve as advice. We frequently discuss topics related to travel. Your experience with the same providers mentioned may differ from that depicted on our videos. All information is provided "as is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied. You understand and agree that you are fully responsible for your use of the information provided in our videos. We make no representations, warranties, or guarantees. You understand that results may vary from person to person. We assume no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear on the Website. #italytravel #traveltoitaly #europetravel