Huge queues at Dover as IT failure forces manual passport checks sparking delays for 1000s heading on Easter holidays

LONG queues were seen at the Port of Dover today as an IT failure forced manual passport checks.

Travellers were told to expect delays of up to 45 minutes just after 7am at the UK’s busiest international ferry port in Kent.

It was reported that there was an issue with the border processing systems on the French side.

The Dover Harbour Board said this has forced officials to check passports manually.

The port added that it was working with “French colleagues” to solve the problem.