Brits look set to boycott Majorca. (Image: Getty)
Brits, in their masses, are set to over a dreaded rule change that could result in painful delays.
Plagued by delays, the landmark new will make it much harder for Brits who have not become EU residents to stay beyond the 90-day limit currently in place.
The system is supposed to register the visitor’s name, travel document, fingerprints and facial images, and the date and place of entry and exit.
After two years of delays, was supposed to be ready for November 10, but member states weren’t ready.
Therefore, it is unlikely that the new system will be rolled out before the new year.
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The rule change could result in painful delays. (Image: Getty)
And it seems that Brits up and down the country have been left unimpressed by the strict rules, with as many as one in five less likely to travel to the , according to research from Co-op Insurance.
Brits aged 44 and under are more likely to cancel their trip to the EU due to long delays when crossing the border than those over the age of 45, reports.
Those aged between 18 and 44 are even more likely to cancel their plans when the EES enters into force, with only one in four saying that the new border system would discourage them from travelling to the bloc.
Around 38% of Brits are mainly concerned about long nightmare delays at border controls and going through checks.
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More specifically, they said that going through border controls makes them feel stressed, anxious, and nervous.
The UK has advised travellers that the scheme’s rollout may initially impact journey times.
“If you are flying to a country in the Schengen area, you may experience longer queue times when you arrive at your destination”, the gov.uk website says
It adds: “At some ports and international stations (Dover, Eurotunnel and St Pancras), there may be increased wait times while EES registration is completed before passengers leave the UK. If you are travelling through one of these stations, you should check with your travel operator to find out whether EES will affect your journey.
“Your digital record is valid for 3 years. If you enter the Schengen area again during this time, you will only need to provide a fingerprint or photo at the border, when you enter and exit.”