News item | 29-09-2025 | 13:59
On October 12, 2025, the Netherlands will start the step-by-step introduction of the European entry and executive system (EES) on 2 maritime border posts: Eemshaven and IJmuiden/Amsterdam-Haven. All Schengen countries will introduce the EES, which will replace the traditional stamping of passports for non-EU residents.
The Netherlands opts for a step -by -step introduction, starting on smaller border posts to introduce the system in a controlled manner and to limit any disruptions. After the maritime posts, other border posts and the smaller airports follow. A small -scale start at Schiphol will follow on 3 November. The Ees will be expanded there from the beginning of December.
The complete introduction of the EES on all Dutch border posts is planned within a period of 6 months. In the meantime, the stamping of passports remains in force.
The EES applies to non-EU residents who want to stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days within a period of 180 days.
The new system contributes, among other things, to better border control and combating illegal migration.
More information about the operation and introduction of the EES can be found on: https://government.nl/travel-netherlandseseseses-.