However not all passengers will be required to carry out the EES checks - which include taking facial scans and fingerprints - from that date. Eurostar told The Local that Premier and Carte Blanche club members (Carte Blanche is reserved for frequent Eurostar travellers) will be asked if they want to go through the EES checks when they arrive at the station. It won't be until January 12th that Eurostar enforces the EES border checks for all passengers. Those on short stay visas like the Schengen visa will have to go through the EES checks. The UK Home Office reminds that for the EES, travellers do not need to take any action before departure and the EES registration is free.