All travellers from the UK and other non-EU countries are required to be fingerprinted and photographed at European airports and border crossings under the new EU Entry-Exit System (EES), which was fully rolled out after Easter following a six-month phased launch.
However, Greece has decided to drop the measures to "ensure a smoother and more efficient arrival experience" into the country for Brits.
Eleni Skarveli, director of the Greek National Tourism Organisation in the UK, insisted the last-minute move would "significantly reduce waiting times" while easing congestion at airports.
