Spain’s state-owned port system, through Puertos del Estado, will invest €65 million to upgrade border control systems across major ports. The funding will support the implementation of the European Entry/Exit System (EES), an electronic platform designed to record the movements of non-EU travellers entering or leaving the Schengen Area.

The EES will replace the traditional manual passport stamping with a biometric and digital registration of entries and exits. This new technology will enhance the accuracy of border checks, detect overstays, and bolster efforts to combat terrorism and serious crime within the European Union.

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Spanish ports allocate €65 million to strengthen border security

Of the total amount, the European Union will contribute up to €59.8 million through the Financial Support Instrument for Border Management and Visa Policy (IGFV), with the remainder funded by national resources.

The system will be deployed progressively and is expected to become operational from 2026 onwards. Puertos del Estado, under the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, will coordinate with the Ministry of the Interior to oversee the installation of new security and data management equipment across Spanish ports.

This initiative marks a major step towards modernising Spain’s border management infrastructure, aligning it with EU standards, and ensuring faster, safer, and more efficient processing for international passengers.