n 2022 , Member States of the

Schengen Area will be required to have a biometric entry and exit system to register non-European citizens crossing an EU external border . Thales has been selected by the French Ministry of the Interior to deliver several hundred pre-registration kiosks at various border crossing points . Therefore , France will be equipped with a state-of-the-art biometric solution to streamline and secure its air , land and sea border crossings .

In accordance with the directive approved by the European Union , the countries that are part of the Schengen Area will deploy pre-registration kiosks or similar equipment in order to allow non-Schengen visitors to register their identity quickly and securely , including their biometric data ( fingerprint and facial biometrics ).

To this end , the ‘ Thales Gemalto Border Kiosk ’ will provide a self-service , intuitive and interactive terminal to guide travellers through every stage of identity registration and verification .

These kiosks , designed and manufactured in Europe , will incorporate various document verification and biometric technologies . They will offer rapid registration for travellers , highly accurate identity verification , data management protection and advanced operational fluidity at border crossings .

The verification of biometric data is an extremely effective and reliable technology , allowing Member States to accurately identify any attempted identity fraud and prevent individuals with false documents , multiple identities , etc . from entering the country .

“ This new European entry and exit system represents a major challenge for Member States . On the one hand , they are required to be ready and compliant with the regulations by 2022 ; on the other hand , they are faced with the operational reality and the fact that millions of people have to be processed each year , for whom we want to offer the smoothest possible experience . Thales ’ expertise in identity and border management provides us with technological reliability , without having to make a choice between security and ease of use ,” said the French Ministry of the Interior .

“ The pre-registration kiosks manufactured by Thales are equipped with our state-of-the-art technologies for identity creation and verification . They are based on software optimised for ultra-rapid checks of a document ’ s authenticity and intelligent detection of any attempted identity fraud . We have therefore been able to develop high-performance tools to support operations , without compromising the safety and protection of travellers ’ data ,” said Youzec Kurp – SVP Identity and Biometric Solutions at Thales . u intelligent PHYSICAL SECURITY

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