Millions of travellers cross the EU’s external borders every year and their numbers will likely increase even further. This is why border checks will need to undergo significant transformations in the coming years, both to effectively safeguard the EU’s external borders and to improve the border crossing experience for travellers.

Biometrics is one of the fields expected to significantly contribute to the attainment of these goals. In light of this, Frontex has published the results of its Technology Foresight on Biometrics for the Future of Travel.