**Portugal and Italy Confirm Continuation of Digital Border Checks for UK Nationals**
**[City, Date]** – Portugal and Italy have confirmed they will **not** suspend digital border checks for British nationals, diverging from earlier reports that suggested they might follow Greece’s recent decision.
Previous speculation had indicated that both countries were considering a move to effectively suspend biometric checks for UK citizens, similar to the measure recently implemented by Greece. Greece had opted to streamline entry for UK passport holders by easing some digital verification requirements, largely aimed at reducing queue times and facilitating smoother tourist traffic.
However, officials from Lisbon and Rome have clarified that standard digital entry procedures, including biometric verification, will remain in place for UK nationals at their respective border control points. This means UK travellers arriving in Portugal and Italy will continue to undergo the full range of digital checks as required for third-country nationals under Schengen area regulations.
The decision sets Portugal and Italy apart from Greece’s approach, maintaining a consistent application of post-Brexit border rules for UK citizens entering the two popular European destinations. Travellers are advised to ensure all necessary travel documents are in order and be prepared for standard border processing upon arrival.
