Europe’s Border Politics: How Schengen Reforms Impact Residency Holders
Europe has long been celebrated for its seamless borders, where a passport stamp was once a mere formality and travel across countries felt like crossing invisible lines. But change is coming. The European Union is ushering in a new era of border management with the Entry/Exit System (EES), a digital framework that replaces traditional passport checks with biometric data collection. Fingerprints, facial scans, and travel histories will now form the backbone of how authorities monitor who enters and exits the Schengen Area. For many, these reforms may seem aimed at tourists or short-term visitors. Yet, for holders of residency by investment programs—those who have invested in countries like Portugal or Greece to secure a Golden Visa—this is more than a procedural update. It signals a shift in the relationship between residence and mobility. Those who once travelled freely across Europe may now face new questions at border control, subtle scrutiny of their travel patterns, and a system that meticulously records every entry and exit.
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