The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an advisory to anyone travelling on a British passport to any of some 29 countries.

This follows new regulations that have taken effect in the wake of Brexit.

In a recent post on X, formerly Twitter, the FCDO said: "Travelling to the Schengen area with a UK passport? The EU has introduced new border checks.

"You may need to create a digital record when you arrive - this can include giving fingerprints or having your photo taken."

The Schengen zone encompasses the following 29 countries:"Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

However, in an earlier update posted on Monday, the FCDO clarified that Greek authorities have "indicated they will not collect fingerprints or photos for UK travellers as part of the EU's new border checks".

Those travelling to Greece are urged to "follow advice from authorities on the ground", with the FCDO adding: "Residents should show their residence documents at passport control".

The European Union's (EU) Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital border system that has altered the requirements for British citizens travelling to the Schengen area. No action is required before arriving at the border, and EES registration is completely free of charge.

It is worth noting that EES does not apply when travelling to the Republic of Ireland and Cyprus.