Prepare for half term queues at Dover due to EU border process, port says
The Port of Dover is warning ferry passengers to expect delays due to the new EU border process during the half term getaway. The Entry Exit System (EES) has been implemented, but some countries are not yet fully operational with biometric checks. Passengers are advised to arrive early and be prepared for potential queues as 18,000 cars are expected over the weekend.
- ▪The Port of Dover anticipates heavy traffic with around 18,000 cars expected between Friday and Sunday.
- ▪French authorities have not yet activated the machines for biometric checks, causing delays in processing.
- ▪Passengers are encouraged to arrive no more than two hours before their sailing and have their documents ready for inspection.
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Prepare for half term queues at Dover due to EU border process, port says10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKaty AustinTransport correspondentPA MediaCars queue at the border while waiting to board ferries at the Port of Dover in December 2025The Port of Dover is asking ferry passengers to come prepared for delays, as the half term getaway begins.It is the first holiday period since the EU's new border system was fully implemented.Since 10 April, the Entry Exit System (EES) was meant to be in operation across all external borders of the Schengen free movement area, which includes many popular holiday destinations like France and Spain.However some countries aren't yet taking fingerprints and photos.At Dover, where people go through the French border before they board a…
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