EasyPass-RTP Enrollment
Sep 15, 2023, 11:31 am
#91
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: SPG 100 Plat, AA Plat, SWA, Avis Pref., Hertz GLD
Posts: 122
I'm planning to fly into FRA in a few weeks for a layover, then another flight to a schengen area city. I have a 3hr layover and wanted to register for Easypass RTP, do i have to exit to land-side to find the bundespolizei? Or is it accessible from the airside?
Sep 15, 2023, 1:06 pm
#92
Join Date: May 2018
Location: FRA
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 1,513
If you follow the signs to the B station for the SkyTrain it's on the mezzanine level that you reach with the first escalators.
Sep 16, 2023, 3:32 pm
#94
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 40
Flying into MUC on LH411 expecting to arrive at ~8:30am local time.
Flying out on LH1734 boarding time is listed as 10:10am out of gate H. Flying in J if it matters.
Is the roughly 100 minutes enough time to deplane, go landside, register for Easypass, re-clear security and get to the departure gate?
Flying out on LH1734 boarding time is listed as 10:10am out of gate H. Flying in J if it matters.
Is the roughly 100 minutes enough time to deplane, go landside, register for Easypass, re-clear security and get to the departure gate?
Sep 17, 2023, 12:45 am
#95
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 40
Flying into MUC on LH411 expecting to arrive at ~8:30am local time.
Flying out on LH1734 boarding time is listed as 10:10am out of gate H. Flying in J if it matters.
Is the roughly 100 minutes enough time to deplane, go landside, register for Easypass, re-clear security and get to the departure gate?
Flying out on LH1734 boarding time is listed as 10:10am out of gate H. Flying in J if it matters.
Is the roughly 100 minutes enough time to deplane, go landside, register for Easypass, re-clear security and get to the departure gate?
Turns out it's not possible.
The federal police office to register is not in room 4479
I estimate needing 4 hrs layover
Sep 19, 2023, 10:28 am
#96
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: SPG 100 Plat, AA Plat, SWA, Avis Pref., Hertz GLD
Posts: 122
Sep 19, 2023, 10:41 am
#97
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Antonio, USA
Programs: UA 1K, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 597
The longest part for me was waiting in line - there were about 4-5 people in front of me the day I was there. The process itself takes 2-5 minutes. Really quick. I did it either upon arrival or departure. If doing it on a layover, the only risk is getting back through passport control and security (but you'll get through passport control faster!). Just my experince.
Sep 30, 2023, 5:24 pm
#98
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: FCO
Programs: UA 1K, ITA Executive
Posts: 102
Didn't work at FRA on both exit and entry. Had been over two weeks since I had signed up, and on the day of departure I went to the office to confirm that it was ready for use. Tried at both B and Z exit points, and entrance into B. I told the officer at the manual desk when returning that it wasn't working and he came and tried it for me, he apologized and said to check on it with the office in Frankfurt (where I had registered). If it makes a difference, I hold a long-term "D" visa. The passport reads but system tells me to walk to officer/line. First set of doors does not open. Will report back on if it works in Munich.
Oct 1, 2023, 2:18 am
#99
Join Date: May 2018
Location: FRA
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 1,513
Tried in MUC with no success in August (after D visa expired and I was visiting as a tourist). Just tried once and quickly before the Non EU line got packed. As it regards to the regulations of D visa holders using EASYPASS, I was not one of them, as I had a Schengen D visa from a different country. When leaving via CPH (manual desk/Non EU) the officer said my chip was not working - does anyone know if this plays a role in the EASYPASS gates? Next time I am in Frankfurt I will try to sort it out.
The photo they are matching in the gate comes from the chip.
Oct 1, 2023, 2:53 pm
#100
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: FCO
Programs: UA 1K, ITA Executive
Posts: 102
Oct 1, 2023, 8:55 pm
#101
Join Date: May 2018
Location: FRA
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 1,513
Oct 7, 2023, 5:13 am
#102
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: MUC
Posts: 144
Die RTP-Teilnahme ist auf die Dauer der Gültigkeit des elektronischen Reisepasses beschränkt. Eine Neuregistrierung mit einem neuen Reisepass ist möglich.
(The RTP participation is limited to the duration of the validity of the electronic passport. Re-registration with a new passport is possible).
(The RTP participation is limited to the duration of the validity of the electronic passport. Re-registration with a new passport is possible).
Last edited by radioactive; Oct 7, 2023 at 5:22 am
Oct 7, 2023, 3:33 pm
#103
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: Marriott Ti/LTP
Posts: 1,329
This information does not appear to be correct, the EasyPass website says it's tied to the passport:
Oct 8, 2023, 6:55 am
#104
Join Date: Jun 2021
Programs: AA Advantage; Hilton Honors
Posts: 37
Look at the section entitled "Duration of Participation and Retention Periods"
It is very clear. After EES is in operation, EasyPASS RTP continues for a maximum of one year, subject to extentions.
Oct 14, 2023, 3:43 am
#105
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: MUC
Posts: 144
Shrug. I went to the BuPo yesterday at Munich airport, and asked to re-register based on the easypass.de notice saying that it is required.
The nice team of police looked up my registration, and said it’s valid through the expiration of my passport. I asked if the rules were changing to 1 year, and the answer was a very clear no. I showed them (in German) the text saying re-registration was required, the guy looked up my passport, and said “no, you are valid though 2027, only non-residents are required to re-register”
This appear to be in conflict with the above mentioned PDF, which is in conflict with the text on the website, which is different than what the guys behind the counter said. In their defense, they said the rules are new (note: it’s October, and the rules went into effect in July, so … not really), so it’s unclear what will really happen next year when Entry-Exit kicks in. I guess I am going to end up getting into an argument with someone on a flight back to Europe with my US passport and resident permit.
For what it’s worth, I am a German resident, he did say that if I want to register for Entry Exit, this could not be done with the BuPo, but rather with the foreigners office at the competent authority (somewhat of an oxymoron, but it is what it is). For the city of Munich, it’s the KVR. I have less hopes of the Ausländerbehörde knowing anything about Easypass-RTP.
The nice team of police looked up my registration, and said it’s valid through the expiration of my passport. I asked if the rules were changing to 1 year, and the answer was a very clear no. I showed them (in German) the text saying re-registration was required, the guy looked up my passport, and said “no, you are valid though 2027, only non-residents are required to re-register”
This appear to be in conflict with the above mentioned PDF, which is in conflict with the text on the website, which is different than what the guys behind the counter said. In their defense, they said the rules are new (note: it’s October, and the rules went into effect in July, so … not really), so it’s unclear what will really happen next year when Entry-Exit kicks in. I guess I am going to end up getting into an argument with someone on a flight back to Europe with my US passport and resident permit.
For what it’s worth, I am a German resident, he did say that if I want to register for Entry Exit, this could not be done with the BuPo, but rather with the foreigners office at the competent authority (somewhat of an oxymoron, but it is what it is). For the city of Munich, it’s the KVR. I have less hopes of the Ausländerbehörde knowing anything about Easypass-RTP.