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OPINION: Spain forcing British residents to use the Entry/Exit System is a slap in the face 

And amid all the confusion, it’s British residents who live here legally, pay taxes and contribute to the economy who seem to be getting the shortest end of the stick.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 9:48 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: November 19, 2025
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The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is meant to modernise travel, streamline passport checks and make Europe’s borders more secure.  In Spain

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ByLaurence Dollimore
Laurence Dollimore has been covering news in Spain for almost a decade. The London-born expat is NCTJ-trained and has a Gold Star Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the prestigious News Associates. Laurence has reported from Spain for some of the UK's biggest titles, including MailOnline, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Sun Online. He also has a Master's Degree in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
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