Poland's Ministry of the Interior reported on March 7, 2026, that the European Union's biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) has facilitated the refusal of entry for over 6,400 inadmissible non-EU travelers since its implementation in October 2025 www.visahq.comwww.gov.pl. The system utilizes facial recognition and fingerprint data to identify overstays, forged documents, and identity fraud by cross-referencing traveler information against a centralized Schengen database.

According to border data, the majority of these refusals were caused by previous overstays or the presentation of invalid travel documents. Beyond enforcement, the EES has improved operational efficiency by reducing primary inspection times by 20% and has contributed to several arrests related to human smuggling. Authorities advise third-country nationals and their employers to ensure all travel documentation is valid to remain compliant with the new biometric requirements.