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April 29, 2026

EU Introduces App to Facilitate Border Crossings Under EES System

The European Union is introducing a new digital service, 'Travel to Europe,' which could significantly ease border crossings for travelers under the new EES system. Which countries have this service active, and will it reduce waiting times for citizens traveling to Greece?

EU Introduces App to Facilitate Border Crossings Under EES System

TL;DR

  • The EU has introduced a new digital service called 'Travel to Europe' to ease border crossings under the EES system.
  • The EES system digitally records entries and exits, requiring travelers to provide fingerprints and photographs.
  • The 'Travel to Europe' app allows passengers to pre-enter basic data, passport information, and travel purpose to speed up the process.
  • Currently, the app is only functional in Sweden and Portugal.
  • The compatibility of the app with Greece's software is yet to be confirmed, with an answer expected by May 20th.
  • Despite initial concerns about longer queues, the EES system's impact on border crossing time is estimated to be around an additional minute per traveler.
  • Using smaller, alternative border crossings is suggested to avoid potential delays.

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