Americans traveling to most of Europe will have fingerprints scanned under new regulations set to take effect

world • 9/24/2025

Authorities in Europe will phase in new security measures for Americans and other international travelers over a roughly six-month period starting next month.

Americans traveling to Europe will soon have their fingerprints scanned and picture taken when they arrive in countries like France, Italy and Spain under new regulations being rolled out across the continent starting next month. Those who don't prov... [3944 chars]