This app allows non-EU nationals to pre-register personal information for the European Entry/Exit System (EES) before arriving. It streamlines border checks by enabling advance submission of passport data, facial images, and travel questionnaires. Currently available for entry into Sweden, with potential expansion to other EES countries.
4.2.2
September 10, 2026
Minor improvements
The Travel to Europe app allows non-EU nationals to pre-register their personal information for the European Entry/Exit System (EES). This is designed to speed up border checks when entering participating European countries.
You can use the app if you are a non-EU national traveling for a short stay to a European country using the EES. You must have a biometric passport, an iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later, NFC functionality, and a frontal camera.
To use the app, you create a new journey, select your destination country and border crossing, scan your passport, take a selfie, answer questions, and submit your journey. This should be done within 72 hours before arrival.
No, using the app does not replace checks by border authorities and does not guarantee entry. The final decision on entry is made by local border authorities based on whether you meet the entry conditions.
Currently, you can use the Travel to Europe app when entering Sweden. Other European countries using the EES may make the app available later, and specific functionalities may vary by country.
Yes, the Travel to Europe app is free to download and use. It is developed by the European Union and does not have any associated costs for pre-registration.
You need an iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later, NFC functionality to read your passport's chip, and a frontal camera for selfie capture.
The latest version of the Travel to Europe app is 4.1.4, which was last updated on February 12, 2026. Updates are released to improve functionality and expand country support.
