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EU Digital Travel Application Proposal

Summary

The proposal establishes an EU Digital Travel application to allow travellers to submit electronic credentials and data before reaching external borders, aiming to speed up checks and enhance security.
10 23.06.2026
Other
civil law
transport
public safety
administrative law
public administration
international relations
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The proposal introduces a unified EU Digital Travel application for electronic travel data submission.
  • Digital credentials will be based on the information stored in the chip of existing travel documents like passports or identity cards.
  • The use of the application is voluntary and intended for persons over the age of 16.
  • The application will allow for the creation, storage, and submission of credentials for both single and multiple uses.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an application for the electronic submission of travel data (“EU Digital Travel application”) and amending Regulations (EU) 2016/399 and (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004, as regards the use of digital travel credentials DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an application for the electronic submission of travel data (“EU Digital Travel application”) and amending Regulations (EU) 2016/399 and (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004, as regards the use of digital travel credentials REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an application for the electronic submission of travel data (“EU Digital Travel application”) and amending Regulations (EU) 2016/399 and (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004, as regards the use of digital travel credentials
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