All Information About Your Border Crossing Border control focuses on safety and efficiency. New EU-wide procedures are changing travel for third-country nationals (persons without a passport from a me

Entry/Exit System The Modern Border Control System The Entry/Exit System (EES) offers an efficient and secure method for digitally recording the entry and exit of third-country nationals. The system r

General Information on Border Control Information for all third-country nationals wishing to enter Germany You are considered a third-country national if you do not hold a passport from one of the mem

Self-Service System Self-service systems allow travelers to complete certain entry and, where applicable, exit formali-ties independently before the actual border control. This helps reduce waiting ti

ETIAS Currently, no ETIAS travel authorization is required! Expected launch: 2026 ETIAS is the upcoming electronic travel authorization system of the European Union. Applying for ETIAS will be mandato

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions What is the Entry/Exit System (EES)? The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new EU-wide system that automatically records when third-country nationals enter and exit the Sch