For just over a month at border crossings with the European Union countries, there are major changes in the context of identifying passengers, with the introduction of completely new technological solutions that will replace the traditional way of “stamping” passports.
The procedure start of the new EU entry / exit system (EES) is an important step in improving the efficiency of union external border management, according to Europe, and here is what it all makes for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
From the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Croatia for Večernji list They confirmed that the Entry / EXIT (EES) system is technically fully established and ready for application, and gradual starts are expected 12. October 2025. In accordance with the decision at the European Union level. The system will be applied in all international border crossings, as well as on those border crossings based on the agreement between the Republic of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are temporarily determined for international traffic.
With its application, they added, personal data will be recorded automatically, data on travel documents and the dates and times of entering or exiting third-country nationals, including citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
“During the first entry into the Republic of Croatia, ie the following people will collect the biometric data and the data from the travel document, while the following transitions will be implemented by a comparison of a photo with an existing system, which will significantly accelerate border control procedure and additional Increase the level of security, “they explained from the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Croatia.
On request related to Croatian citizens in BiH, ie whether to subscribe to the above described manner, it is responsible for how, in accordance with Article 2, Regulation (EU) 2017/2226, the system does not apply to citizens of the European Union, regardless of the place of residence. “This means that the EES will not apply to Croatian citizens living in Bosnia and Herzegovina or any other third country, but they will continue to exceed the border with the presentation of the travel document or the personal ID, without the obligation to provide biometric data,” said from the Ministry.
