What happened: Portugal and Italy have confirmed they will continue biometric border checks for British nationals, unlike Greece which has eased these controls. This decision maintains digital identity verification for UK arrivals.
Why it matters:
- UK travellers to Portugal and Italy will still undergo biometric checks, potentially affecting travel times.
- It highlights differing border control policies within the EU for non-EU visitors post-Brexit.
MNN Take: While Greece has relaxed biometric checks for UK visitors, Portugal and Italy maintain them, reflecting varied approaches to border security and digital identity verification in Europe.
Sources: BBC Business