The full list of UK travellers unaffected by new EU border rules

UK travellers heading to the EU could encounter a new system. Airports throughout the continent have been implementing the new Entry/Exit System (EES) digital platform from October 12. This means most non-EU nationals will need to register their biometric data at one of 29 participating nations, including several popular holiday destinations such as Spain and Greece. Some UK travellers will be required to have their face photographed and their fingerprints scanned before they can enter Europe's Schengen zone. As the programme gradually launches, travellers will soon no longer need to have their passports stamped due to the new system, reports the Manchester Evening News. Despite this, as the scheme is in its early days, many holidaymakers have been warned that they could face delays of up to four hours at the airport. Julia Lo Bue-Said, chief executive of Advantage Travel Partnership, said: "Make sure, where possible, you're leaving yourself between three and four hours from the point of entry. "You may be going for a concert, you may be going for a meeting, you may be going for a wedding, for a cruise. If you're not leaving yourself enough time and you unfortunately arrive at an airport where there is a bottleneck, which in a lot of places there are already, this is going to add another layer of frustration and delay." People who do not have to register on EES However, some travellers may not need to register their biometric data on the new system. According to the EU website, you do not need to use the system if the following apply: You are a non-EU national who holds a residence card or permit and are immediately related to a non-EU national who can travel through Europe like an EU citizen People exempt from border checks dueto certain privileges e.g. a head of state You are a non-EU national who holds a residence card and are immediately related to an EU national You hold a residence permit or long-stay visa You are a non-EU national travelling to Europe as part of an intra-corporate transfer for the purpose of research, studies, training, pupil exchange, voluntary services, educational projects, or au-pairing You are a national of Andorra, Monaco and San Marino and hold a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See You are a diplomat on a short stay (under certain conditions) You are a national of a European country using EES, such as Cyprus and Ireland Find out what's happening near you