Comments on: New European border control system to come into operation from 12 October https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/2025/09/new-european-border-control-system-to-come-into-operation-from-12-october.html Madeira news blog. The best blog on the island of Madeira, bringing you all the latest news, events, videos and photos from the worlds leading island destination. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:45:19 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Tobi Hughes https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/2025/09/new-european-border-control-system-to-come-into-operation-from-12-october.html#comment-39 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:45:19 +0000 https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/?p=90415#comment-39 In reply to Fenwick Tunley.

Yes they have had the gates at Madeira for a while now, so will go in to action soon I expect

]]> By: Fenwick Tunley https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/2025/09/new-european-border-control-system-to-come-into-operation-from-12-october.html#comment-31 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:31:43 +0000 https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/?p=90415#comment-31 Will the relevant required procedure apply at London Gatwick or Funchal please?

]]> By: Dietmar Weiss https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/2025/09/new-european-border-control-system-to-come-into-operation-from-12-october.html#comment-30 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:32:26 +0000 https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/?p=90415#comment-30 Looks like another reason for UK citizens to search their anchestry for an Irish grandmother?

]]> By: Michael https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/2025/09/new-european-border-control-system-to-come-into-operation-from-12-october.html#comment-28 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:58:05 +0000 https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/?p=90415#comment-28 I love to be a Shengen citizen

]]> By: Fenwick Tunley https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/2025/09/new-european-border-control-system-to-come-into-operation-from-12-october.html#comment-27 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:53:52 +0000 https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/?p=90415#comment-27 In reply to Tobi Hughes.

We are coming to Madeira on 13 October next; will the new procedure happen here at Gatwick London or when we arrive at Funchal – perhaps you may be able to very kindly ascertain that information?

]]> By: Pj https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/2025/09/new-european-border-control-system-to-come-into-operation-from-12-october.html#comment-26 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:18:29 +0000 https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/?p=90415#comment-26 You won’t need to worry if you have an updated residence card …
Show that with your passport

]]> By: Terence John Healy https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/2025/09/new-european-border-control-system-to-come-into-operation-from-12-october.html#comment-25 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:10:15 +0000 https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/?p=90415#comment-25 The implementation of the new system is to be spread over 6 months.
Is Madeira ready ?

Terry Healy

]]> By: GeoffJ https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/2025/09/new-european-border-control-system-to-come-into-operation-from-12-october.html#comment-24 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:37:15 +0000 https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/?p=90415#comment-24 It is said that the new EES will be phased in over 6 months. My understanding was that initially only one entry point per country would be implemented.
Any information as to how this phasing is being implemented in Portugal?

]]> By: Gugs https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/2025/09/new-european-border-control-system-to-come-into-operation-from-12-october.html#comment-23 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:24:12 +0000 https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/?p=90415#comment-23 In reply to James Walker.

We have residency allowing a say of up to 182 days or becoming a tax resident if we stay longer. With the new entry system in place do we use our passport or residency card or even both on entry?

]]> By: Tobi Hughes https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/2025/09/new-european-border-control-system-to-come-into-operation-from-12-october.html#comment-22 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:25:16 +0000 https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/?p=90415#comment-22 In reply to James Walker.

Hopefully quicker in the long run, but im guessing slower till they get it all in place, and it’s all been used for a while.

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