Dover LIVE: Chaos as IT failure sparks big delays for Easter holidaymakers | UK | News | EUROtoday

Holidaymakers heading to the busiest worldwide ferry port within the UK are dealing with lengthy queues following an IT failure. The difficulty, reportedly on the border processing system on the French aspect, is forcing Dover officers to verify passports manually, slowing down the transit.

The port mentioned it was working with “French colleagues” to unravel the issue. An announcement shared on X learn: “TrafficUpdate at #PortofDover at 7am. There is currently a 25 minute wait at border control. Passport checks are taking place manually due to an issue with border processing systems across France. Thanks for your patience.”

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