# Travel to Europe — A pre-registration app for EES

> Pre-register travel information for European Entry/Exit System (EES) to speed up border checks. (iPhone/iPad app by European Union Apps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travel-to-europe/id6477891306 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [European Union Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/947823674)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 645 App Store ratings · 176 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.7.11 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travel-to-europe/id6477891306/reviews.md

## What is Travel to Europe?

Speed up your next 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.
  
Secure and simple to use, you can complete your pre-registration before arriving in or leaving a European country using the EES.
The app is voluntary for the countries using the EES: they can choose whether to adopt it for EES pre-registration and the specific functionalities of the app may vary from country to country.   
 
For the up-to-date list of countries using the app, visit: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/Travel-to-Europe-mobile-app 
 
Who can use the app?
You can use Travel to Europe if you are a non-EU national subject to EES travelling to a European Country using the EES and you have:
• A biometric passport
• iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later
• NFC (Near-Field Communication) functionality, in order to scan your passport chip
• A front-facing camera to take a selfie for identity verification 
 
You shouldn't 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 therefore shall not use the app please visit https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/to-whom-does-ees-not-apply 
 
 
How to use the app?
1. Create a new journey by selecting the European country using the EES you are arriving in or departing from
2. Select the border crossing point and the time of your expected arrival or departure
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 (if applicable)
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.
 
Learn more information about the EES at: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees.

## Key features

- Pre-register personal information for EES
- Scan passport data and chip
- Capture facial image for identity
- Answer travel questionnaires
- Add co-travellers
- Secure and simple to use

## Chart rankings

- #189 in Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 176)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travel-to-europe/id6477891306/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-08-25, version 4.2.1*

Couldn’t even get the app to recognize an airport, wouldn’t move forward in process, doesn’t work.

### 1/5 — Inability to recognize my face

*2026-08-21, version 4.2.1*

The app would not recognize my face.  And then the “retry” option failed.  Deleted app and reinstalled.  Now works 🤷‍♂️

### 2/5 — No option on a choice

*2026-08-21, version 4.2.1*

The app asked for a point of departure so I entered the airport code, name, city. None of them worked and there was no hint or other information to make a better choice.

### 1/5 — Only works to Sweden and Portugal and charges you without permission

*2026-08-20, version 4.2.1*

This is a useless app unless you’re traveling to Portugal or Sweden and then the lovely $9.99 charge showed up in my account despite never having actually used the app. Report is being filed with Apple, I strongly urge you not to download this app.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2026-08-20, version 4.2.1*

Works in only 2 countries

### 1/5 — Inability to recognize my face

*2026-08-19, version 4.2.1*

The app scanned my passport ok but could not recognize my face.  And then the “retry” option fails to work. Very poor quality app

### 2/5 — More than one traveller does not work

*2026-08-18, version 4.2.1*

The app allows you to add more than one traveller to a trip, in reality this does not work at the security checkpoint because the app is only on one phone any other additional people in that trip need to be with you at the time. In practice this does not work because as you go through security, you are split up to different checkpoints. To get it to work now each person in your party needs the app on their phone having created a single party trip for themselves.

### 1/5 — Brutal

*2026-08-11, version 4.2.1*

Will not read the chip on my passport

### 1/5 — Idioma só em inglês

*2026-08-11*

Sem opção de idiomas. Muito antigo

### 1/5 — Abysmal

*2026-08-11, version 4.2.1*

Worked on the way in to Sweden, but useless on the way out. Also only two countries signed up? Not like there’s been two years notice of EES or anything. App developer copy paste your response below please…

## Frequently asked questions about Travel to Europe

### What is the Travel to Europe app?

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.

### Who can use the Travel to Europe app?

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.

### How do I use the Travel to Europe app?

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.

### Does using the Travel to Europe app guarantee entry?

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.

### What countries currently support the Travel to Europe app?

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.

### Is the Travel to Europe app free to use?

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.

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

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.

### How often is the Travel to Europe app updated?

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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.1 — 2026-07-14

minor improvements

### 4.2.0 — 2026-06-17

New layout; some changes in the flow

### 4.1.4 — 2026-02-12

New layout, some changes in the flow.

### 4.1.3 — 2025-12-17

- Improved user experience with enhanced performance and usability.
- Bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother experience.

### 4.1.2 — 2025-11-24

- Improved user experience with enhanced performance and usability.
- Bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother experience.

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