Gran Canaria joins other airports in Spain in launching EES border checks

Gran Canaria Airport Implements EES Border Checks

Gran Canaria airport in Spain's Canary Islands has launched the new EES passport checks for travelers from outside the EU.

The rollout of EES at Gran Canaria is part of a series of Spanish airports phasing in the new border technology.

The British Embassy in Spain warned UK nationals that Gran Canaria airport is now using the new biometric border system.

For more information on the impact of EES border checks, read: What will new EES border checks mean for non-EU residents in Europe?

Author's summary: Gran Canaria airport implements EES checks.

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The Local The Local — 2025-10-31

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