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Travel to Europe

Border control: it’s slow, often frustrating. This app delivers control, cutting through the red tape of European entry with precise digital pre-registration.

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Key Figures

Downloads

250k+

User Rating

4.1/5

Total Ratings

481

Publisher

European Union - Publications Office

An evaluation of key functionalities designed to streamline the Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU travelers.

Travel to Europe App: Core Features Analysis

Advance EES Pre-registration

The app allows users to pre-register their personal information for the Entry/Exit System (EES) in advance, significantly reducing waiting times at border checks.

Biometric Passport Data Capture

It provides functionality to scan biometric passports via NFC, automatically extracting personal details and ensuring data accuracy for EES requirements.

Facial Identity Verification

This tool features a built-in camera function for selfie capture, enabling secure facial image submission for identity confirmation as part of the pre-registration process.

Secure Data Management

The app ensures secure handling of sensitive personal and travel information, providing peace of mind for users submitting data for official border processes.

Digital Travel Questionnaire

It allows users to complete necessary entry questionnaires digitally within the app, streamlining the process and avoiding paper forms or delays at the border.

Co-Traveler Integration

The app offers the convenient option to add and manage co-travelers' information and journeys within a single submission, simplifying the process for families and groups.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Travel to Europe

What is the Travel to Europe app?

The Travel to Europe app, developed by the European Union, allows non-EU nationals to pre-register personal information for the Entry/Exit System (EES) in advance of short stays in participating European countries.

Which countries support the Travel to Europe app?

Currently, the Travel to Europe app supports entry into Sweden. Other European countries utilizing the EES may implement the app at a later date, and functionalities may vary by country.

Who is eligible to use the Travel to Europe app?

Non-EU nationals traveling for a short stay to an EES European country can use the Travel to Europe app. Users must have a biometric passport, NFC functionality, and a frontal camera.

What are the technical requirements for the Travel to Europe app?

To use the Travel to Europe app, a user requires a biometric passport, a phone with NFC functionality to read the passport's chip, and a frontal camera for identity verification.

Can I use the Travel to Europe app with a European residence permit or long-stay visa?

No, you cannot use the Travel to Europe app if you hold a residence permit or a long-stay visa issued by a European country that uses the Entry/Exit System (EES).

How do I register a journey using the Travel to Europe app?

To register a journey, select your destination, border crossing point, and arrival time. Scan your passport, take a selfie for identity confirmation, answer travel questions, and then submit your journey.

Does the Travel to Europe app guarantee entry into Europe?

No, using the Travel to Europe app does not guarantee entry into European countries. It does not replace border authority checks, and the final decision on entry rests with local border authorities.

Can I add co-travellers to my journey in the Travel to Europe app?

Yes, you can optionally add co-travellers in the Travel to Europe app. Each co-traveller must complete the same registration and identity verification steps as the main traveler.

What is the time window for pre-registration with the Travel to Europe app?

Pre-registration with the Travel to Europe app must occur within 72 hours before arriving in or departing from a European country that utilizes the Entry/Exit System (EES).

Is the Travel to Europe app secure for personal data?

The Travel to Europe app is developed by the European Union and is described as secure and simple to use for pre-registering travel information.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

The app's initial launch screen features the prominent "Travel to Europe" logo and the official European Union flag, establishing its authority and purpose.

Brand Introduction

Description

Speed up your border check with the Travel to Europe app. Developed by the European Union, Travel to Europe allows you to pre-register your personal information for the Entry/Exit System (EES) in advance. Currently, you can use the Travel to Europe app when entering Sweden, where it supports passport data, facial image and entry questionnaire. The other European countries using the EES may make the app available later. The specific functionalities offered may also vary from country to country. Secure and simple to use, pre-registration with the app can be done within 72 hours before arriving in or leaving a European country using the EES. Who can use the app? You can use the app if you are a non-EU national travelling for a short stay to a European country using the EES, provided that you have: • A biometric passport • iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later • NFC (Near-Field Communication) functionality, in order to read the passport’s chip • A frontal camera for the selfie capture You cannot use the app if you hold a residence permit or a long-stay visa issued by a European country using the EES. To read more about whom the EES does not apply to and who cannot use the app visit https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/to-whom-does-ees-not-apply How do I use the app? 1. Create a new journey by selecting the European country using the EES you are arriving in or leaving from 2. Select the border crossing point and the time of your expected arrival 3. Scan the personal details page and the chip of your passport 4. Take a selfie to confirm your identity 5. Answer a few questions about your travel plans 6. Optional: add co-travellers using steps 1-5 7. Submit your journey 8. Receive a confirmation that your journey has been accepted 9. Go to the border crossing point and follow the border guard’s instructions Using the app does not replace checks by the border authorities and does not guarantee entry into the European countries using the EES. The final decision on entry can only be taken by the local border authorities based on whether you fulfil the entry conditions. More information about the EES: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/