Poland in Israel

For the EES, a “non-EU national” is anyone who does not hold the nationality of an EU country, or of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland. A “short stay” means staying in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This limit applies to all European countries that use the EES and is counted as one combined period across them.

The system applies to you if you are a non-EU national who either:

• needs a short-stay visa to travel to European countries using the EES, or
• does not need a visa for a short stay in those countries.

Each time you enter or leave these countries — or if your entry is refused — your information will be electronically recorded in the EES.

• Austria
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Croatia
• Czechia
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Italy
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland

• Modern and Efficient Border Checks

The EES will gradually replace passport stamps with a digital system that records when travellers enter and leave participating countries. This will make border checks faster and help border officers work more efficiently.

• Faster and Easier Travel

With the EES, travellers will spend less time at the border thanks to quicker checks, self-service options, and the ability to provide information in advance.

• Preventing Irregular Migration

The EES helps monitor who enters and leaves the Schengen Area by using fingerprint and facial data. This prevents overstays, identity fraud, and misuse of visa-free travel.

• Stronger Security in the Schengen Area

The EES provides border and law enforcement authorities with important traveller information, helping them identify potential security risks and combat serious crime and terrorism.