In 2026, Europe will introduce a new system, the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES), to digitally track non-European Union travelers entering and exiting countries in the Schengen zone.
Previously, passenger entry into an EU country was confirmed by manually stamping a passport, but now a biometric digital processing system will collect facial or fingerprint data and combine that with electronically stored information about each person who passes through the border.
This digital method of tracking people’s movements across Europe is a more technologically advanced and accurate way to monitor who is traveling.
What This Means for Travel in Europe
The new EES system will allow for a more efficient, yet controlled way to track and manage border crossing with each entry/exit now recorded, therefore reducing the likelihood of visas being misused or a person overstaying their allowed time.
As a result of this new system, employers will have better access to worker movements throughout Europe. Moreover, all travel and work-related documentation will need to be 100% correct and complete.
Impact on Employers Hiring International Workers
The establishment of this new tracking and processing system has both benefits and challenges for employers who hire employees from outside of the EU.
The EES system brings about increased organization and tracking capabilities to the border control process, while placing greater responsibilities on employers to comply with the system’s requirements.
Employers must now:
- Understand how EES works
- Plan non-EU worker travel and entry to comply with EES requirements
- Avoid mistakes in travel documentation
- Accurately comply with all EES compliance requirements
Employers who do not accurately follow EES compliance requirements run the risk of delays and entry problems for their employees.
International Hiring Still Strong
In advance of the implementation of EES, industries such as construction, logistics, and manufacturing have multiple levels of employment relying on a workforce that comes from outside of the EU.
As has been the case with hiring workers for various industries, employers have to take a greater role and have better planning in order to make sure their efforts are successful in hiring workers from outside of the EU.
How Dynamic Staffing Services Supports Employers
Dynamic Staffing Services has a specific process to assist employers with the efficient hiring of international workers to comply with the new EES system. We can provide employers:
- Pre-screened, qualified candidates from the outside industry
- Complete support in the completion of the required visa and documentation process
- Written instructions and guidance on compliance with EES and travel documentation
- Quick and efficient transitioning of employees into the workplace
- Reliable, qualified, experienced workers who will be available to start work immediately
By choosing Dynamic Staffing Services’ expertise in these areas, employers will be able to continue focusing on their business.
A Reliable Workforce Partner
Dynamic Staffing Services will continue to be a long-term partner for employers by assisting with ongoing compliance with EES requirements or other applicable regulations and reducing the amount of risk an employer faces while building a quality workforce. We will work with you to create a simple and efficient hiring process despite ever-changing hiring regulations.
Contact Dynamic Staffing Services
The EES will change the landscape of hiring workers from outside of the EU. Therefore, the sooner an employer begins planning for hiring international workers, the more opportunities there will be available for the employer to hire their employees successfully.
If you plan on hiring employees from outside of the EU, Dynamic Staffing Services stands ready and able to support you. Contact us today at clientservices@dss-hr.com or +91-11-40410000 and let us become a reliable partner in hiring your employees today!
