Tag: border control
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Malaysia Tightens Vehicle Entry Rules: Foreign Cars Must Clear Fines Before Departure
New Exit Rule for Foreign Vehicles in Malaysia From November 15, Malaysia will implement a stricter policy affecting foreign vehicle owners and drivers who have not obtained or activated a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP). Under the new rule, vehicles visiting or staying in Malaysia must have their fines paid before they are allowed to exit…
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VEP Rule: Foreign Vehicles Can’t Leave Malaysia After Nov 15
Overview: New exit restrictions for foreign vehicles in Malaysia Starting November 15, Malaysia will enforce a strict rule affecting foreign vehicle owners and drivers, including those from Singapore. If a vehicle has not obtained or activated a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), its owner will be barred from leaving Malaysia until all outstanding fines are settled.…
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No VEP, No Exit: Malaysia Tightens Rules for Foreign Vehicles Leaving The Country
New Exit Rule for Foreign Vehicles in Malaysia Starting November 15, Malaysia will implement a strict policy restricting foreign vehicle owners and drivers from exiting the country if they have not obtained or activated a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP). The policy targets vehicles from abroad, including those registered in Singapore, and aims to ensure all…
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Malaysia Begins Pre-Arrival Passenger Screening With APSS Kickoff
Malaysia Launches Pre-Arrival Passenger Screening With APSS In a move aimed at strengthening border security and screening efficiency, Malaysia will start the first phase of the Advance Passenger Screening System (APSS) tomorrow. The initiative, announced by the Home Minister, marks a significant step in tightening pre-arrival checks for international travelers and aligning with global best…
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EU entry-exit warning: Leave extra four hours for passing through new system
What the EU’s new entry-exit system means for travellers The European Union is rolling out a digital border control system known as the entry-exit system (EES), which requires third-country nationals, including UK passport holders, to provide biometric data—fingerprints and facial scans—on entry and exit across Schengen borders. While the system is being phased in over…
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EU’s New Entry-Exit System: British Travellers Should Allow Up To Four Hours for Biometric Checks
UK travellers face new EU entry-exit rules and longer waits at airports As the European Union prepares to roll out its new entry-exit system (EES) for Schengen borders, travel experts warn that British travellers should expect longer processing times at passport controls. The system, which will require fingerprints and facial biometrics from most third-country nationals,…
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EU’s New Entry-Exit System Warns of Four-Hour Delays for British Travellers
Introduction: A New Digital Border for Schengen The European Union’s new entry-exit system (EES) is set to roll out across Schengen borders, introducing biometric data collection for most non-EU visitors, including UK passport holders. As the system begins its phased implementation, travel experts are urging Britons to rethink their airport timelines. The goal is to…
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Europe’s new biometric entry rules: what Australians need to know before travel
What the European Entry/Exit System (EES) changes for Australian travellers From October 12, Australians heading to the Schengen Zone should prepare for a significant change at border crossings. The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) introduces biometric data collection — facial scans and fingerprints — replacing passport stamps for short stays of 90 days or less…
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Australians face longer airport queues as Europe rolls out biometric border checks
What is changing for Australian travellers? From October 12, Australians heading to the Schengen Zone should prepare for a new border experience. The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace passport stamps with biometric data collection at external borders. The system records passport details, travel documents, facial images and fingerprints, along with entry and exit…