EasyPass-RTP Enrollment
Nov 25, 2024 | 12:20 am
#136
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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.
Oh, well, guess I’ll try at entry next time if EES isn’t deployed by then.
Mar 26, 2025 | 8:33 pm
#137
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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?
Mar 28, 2025 | 10:04 am
#138
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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.
Mar 28, 2025 | 2:32 pm
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To your point, easyPass is only at German airports with easyPass.
Mar 28, 2025 | 3:23 pm
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Mar 29, 2025 | 3:15 am
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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
Mar 29, 2025 | 12:15 pm
#142
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The check for registration is comparable to a border control. For example, your travel document is checked for validity and authenticity, and police information systems are queried.
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
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
https://www.easypass.de/EasyPass/EN/.../rtp_node.html
After you have given your consent to voluntary participation in EasyPASS-RTP and data storage, the Federal Police will check your information and decide on participation. The participation in EasyPASS-RTP is limited to the duration of the validity of your electronic passport. Re-registration with a new passport is possible.
Mar 29, 2025 | 4:07 pm
#143
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It should be valid for the life of the passport.
https://www.easypass.de/EasyPass/EN/.../rtp_node.html[/QUOTE]
that was my understanding. Was just passing along his answers
https://www.easypass.de/EasyPass/EN/.../rtp_node.html[/QUOTE]
that was my understanding. Was just passing along his answers
Mar 30, 2025 | 2:31 pm
#144
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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.
https://www.easypass.de/EasyPass/EN/.../rtp_node.html
Apr 2, 2025 | 9:08 am
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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.
Apr 2, 2025 | 9:38 am
#146
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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.
Apr 3, 2025 | 7:24 am
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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?
Apr 19, 2025 | 11:44 pm
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Global entry has no relevance. Anyone with a US passport can sign up.
The office in FRA is landside:
The office in FRA is landside:
Frankfurt Airport, terminal 1, hall B, level 3, stairs to skyline train
Opening hours:
06:30 - 21:30
Core hours:
08:00 - 18:00
Phone: 0049 (0)69-6800 43730
E-mail: [email protected]
Opening hours:
06:30 - 21:30
Core hours:
08:00 - 18:00
Phone: 0049 (0)69-6800 43730
E-mail: [email protected]