EU Developing ETIAS Mobile App: Everything You Need to Know Before Its Mid-2025 Launch

EU Developing ETIAS Mobile App: Everything You Need to Know Before Its Mid-2025 Launch

KEY TAKEAWAYS

- The EU plans to launch the ETIAS mobile app for both iOS and Android platforms by mid-2025.
- The ETIAS app will be available in all official languages of the Member States.
- The app will not use biometric data for identity verification.

With less than a year before the European Union requires travelers from visa-free countries to obtain entry authorization through the ETIAS scheme, EU authorities have informed Schengen.News that a mobile app for ETIAS is in development.

The app will allow travelers from visa-free countries to apply for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and will support all Member State languages on both iOS and Android platforms.

According to eu-LISA, the EU agency managing large-scale IT systems like ETIAS, the app will not use biometric data for identity verification but will implement two-factor authentication (2FA) and other security measures as stipulated by ETIAS regulations.

Travellers from visa-free countries will also be able to pay the ETIAS fee through the app, with payment methods currently being finalized.

ETIAS App Compatibility with Older Smartphones

eu-LISA confirmed that the app will be compatible with a wide range of mobile devices, including older models. For devices that cannot support the app, travelers can apply for ETIAS authorization through the ETIAS website, accessible via various browsers. The app will support mobile operating systems of several years' history, some considered obsolete by manufacturers.

EU Commission's Communication Strategy for ETIAS App Launch

To inform travelers about the requirement for ETIAS authorization by mid-2025, the EU Commission will launch a comprehensive communication campaign once the app is ready. This campaign, confirmed by European Commission Spokesperson for Home Affairs Anitta Hipper, will ensure the public is well-informed about the ETIAS mobile app prior to its adoption.

Additionally, applicants facing difficulties with their application will receive support. eu-LISA noted that those unable to submit an application can authorize a third party or commercial intermediary to apply on their behalf.

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