Digital travel credentials in the EU
10 Apr 2025
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Digital identity and wallets in travel
On 8 October 2024, the European Commission adopted two proposals to digitalize passports and identity cards, also called ‘EU Digital Travel application', for individuals travelling to and from the Schengen area. This application will allow travellers to create a digital travel credential, which can be used for border checks and to accelerate their travel process. The introduction of digital travel credentials and the entry into operation of the EU Digital Travel application will make border crossings faster and smoother, facilitate freedom of movement and reduce administrative burdens for travellers, and improve the efficiency of border controls, which will strengthen security.
- Main elements of the Commission proposals
- Introduction to the EU digital travel application
- Advantages for different stakeholder groups (e.g. passengers, border authorities, etc.)
- Current state of play of the initiative and next steps
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