As EES will take each passenger a few extra minutes to complete, it's highly likely there will be extra waiting time at border controls once the system starts, so you should factor this into your plans. Busy periods, including weekends and school holidays, are bound to incur extra delays.

With Dover already suffering from long lines during peak periods, there have been concerns that the EES could make things even worse. However, port authorities will be able to suspend checks for short periods if the situation becomes critical.

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