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Ministry: Schiphol temporarily returns to passport control only to avoid long queues

Ministry: Schiphol temporarily returns to passport control only to avoid long queues

The Dutch Ministry of Justice will temporarily suspend biometric controls at Schiphol Airport this summer to prevent long queues and manage expected holiday crowds. This decision responds to warnings from airport officials regarding an unsustainable situation during the peak travel season.

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