Traveling to Italy now comes with an important change that many visitors, especially Americans - are only discovering upon arrival. In this episode, I share my firsthand experience navigating Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) at Rome Fiumicino Airport, where traditional passport stamping is being replaced by biometric border control technology, including passport scanning, facial recognition, and fingerprint registration. As the European Union rolls out the EES across Schengen borders in 2026, the arrival process in Italy is evolving, and early implementation is already creating longer wait times, technical challenges, and confusion for international travelers.

With this episode, I offer a clear, practical look at what Americans traveling to Italy should expect at airport immigration, how the new EU border control system works, and how to plan your arrival in Rome and other Italian destinations more effectively. Whether you are visiting Italy for the first time or returning to experience la dolce vita again, understanding these new European travel procedures, airport arrival delays, and Schengen entry requirements will help you arrive prepared, confident, and ready to begin your journey.

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0:00 Italy’s New Entry/Exit System (EES): What Changed at Airport Arrival

3:00 Arriving in Rome: Real Experience at Passport Control in Fiumicino

5:40 What American Travelers Should Expect When Entering Italy

6:16 How to Plan Your Italy Arrival Under the New EU Border System

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