The new electronic entry system will be in place across all Schengen area border crossings. The system will replace the traditional passport stamps with central electronic database that tracks entry and exit. The first time you use the system, it will take a little longer than normal to complete the border control process. This is because your biometric data needs to be added to the system ; an image of your face and four fingerprints. Children under the age of 12 are exempt. If you have a Republic of Ireland passport, there will be no changes.