Yeah, I tried exiting FRA through the Z Gates automated lanes that say EasyPass, and even the first gate wouldn’t open. As there was no line for the manned desks, I just went there. The officer I got was very surly and didn’t like my attempts at answering the questions he was posing to me, so I didn’t even ask if my EasyPass enrollment showed in his system.

Oh, well, guess I’ll try at entry next time if EES isn’t deployed by then.

My wife recently applied for EasyPass at FRA. No issues and she was approved. She asked if it will work when entering other EU countries and the agent said it should. I find this hard to believe. It is only for arrival at German airports from non-Schengen origins where EasyPass is useful, no? We're flying USA-HEL later this year and I don't think she should use the e-gates there, correct?

AFAIR the system is only for entry at German border crossings. There is no 'approval' process like for Global Entry, they just add your passport details and biometrics to their database.

And a background check.

To your point, easyPass is only at German airports with easyPass.

What background check? Unlike global entry Germany doesn't require the US to say anything about anyone.

We got registered for easyPass yesterday at FRA.

took about 10 min. Below were his answers to my questions

effectively immediately (didn’t test as we are already through)
only good at German Airports
didnt not know about the impact of upcoming EES. He stated “That’s a long way off”
only good for 1 year

hope this helps

Bundespolizei run some check while you are in the enrollment office. When I enrolled years ago, they asked if I owe a restaurant during enrollment. I don't owe a business or work anywhere remotely related to the food industry.

It should be valid for the life of the passport.

https://www.easypass.de/EasyPass/EN/.../rtp_node.html

It should be valid for the life of the passport.

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that was my understanding. Was just passing along his answers

They just look you up in the SIS. For GE they vet applicants in the German central justice database and the US does a more thorough investigation about applicants.

On my most recent trip to Germany, I entered the EU through MXP. When I tried to use the E-Gates at MUC to return to the US, I was directed to see a human. I think thatI was not allowed to use the E-Gates because the system did not have me entering Germany.

I've been hit or miss in using the e-gates entering and exiting Germany. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I'm not sure if it's a glitch or by design. It was saved me likley missing a connection in FRA on a trip, so when it works, it's very nice to have.

When it directed you to a human, was that a human behind the e-gates, or did it tell you to enter the regular line?

If I am arriving at FRA from the USA as a global entry member, where would I go to enroll in EasyPass? Thanks!

Global entry has no relevance. Anyone with a US passport can sign up.

The office in FRA is landside:

Is this still accurate re FRA location? I was there about 2 months ago and couldn't find it, and anyone I asked (airport employees and police walking around) had no idea what I was talking about...