So, for today SBSU is purchasing the necessary equipment for reading biometric data at the border.

It is noted that it is impossible to do this at all other points of the Ukrainian border until the end of the year, which is stated in the department.

It is noteworthy that firstly, in the updated regime, passes will be made at the border with the Russian Federation, then with Moldova and Belarus, and after that - at the remaining sections of the border. In general, this process will take up to several months.

During this time, new equipment will be installed and tested, including mobile equipment, which will be used in railway transport. In addition, experts of this department predict that the plan to remove the fingerprints of foreigners from 10 fingers on the first crossing of the border may lead to an increase in the queues.

After all, in this case, the time of registration of one person at the border will increase. Also, upon re-crossing, the foreigner will have to hand over the fingerprints of the four fingers.

This is a complex system and for its implementation of four months very little. Plus, additional financing is needed.

As previously reported in URA-Inform, the Council of the European Union adopted new rules regarding the border control of third-country nationals and changes to the Schengen code. It is reported that the new system will reduce the time for passing control and improve the quality of verification. In addition, it will ensure systematic security and combat terrorism.