UK travellers face EU bans after digital border glitches

The Guardian reported that errors in the European Union’s digital entry and exit system have left some British visitors incorrectly flagged as having exceeded the post‑Brexit 90‑day stay limit. The writer Jojo Moyes is among those affected, facing a two‑year travel ban from the EU and a €10,000 fine because of the technical problems with the bloc’s digital security controls. The article said Moyes is one of a number of UK travellers who say their trips to the EU have not been properly recorded since the introduction of the new system, known as the Entry/Exit System (EES). The Guardian also noted that the EU has launched legal action against IBM and two European firms over the faulty border system. The lawsuit highlights concerns about the reliability of the digital infrastructure that tracks visitors across the bloc. Travelers and officials alike are watching the case for its potential impact on cross‑border movement and enforcement of stay limits.

Why it matters

The issue shows how technical failures in border controls can lead to travel bans and fines for citizens, affecting personal mobility and raising questions about the EU’s digital monitoring system.

Key details

Location

United Kingdom · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

10 Nov 2026, 12:30 IST

Key names

EU, UK, Author Jojo Moyes, Britons

Section

Travel

Sources

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• The GuardianAuthor Jojo Moyes among UK travellers at risk of EU ban amid digital border system glitches 10 Nov, 12:30

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