The time is now running out for those who have not yet taken the steps to connect to eu-LISA’s two new systems for passenger data validation, EES and ETIAS. While ETIAS is still a good few months ahead, EES might go live as early as October 2024. The good news is - there is a shortcut! You can choose a data provider that has already become certified as compliant with the eu-LISA guidelines.
Despite the initial implementation delay, eu-LISA is now starting the transition phase, in preparation for EES to go live in autumn. This summer, eu-LISA’s interface for passenger validation will already become available for carriers in production. If you are not yet connected, choosing a certified service provider is the quickest way to ensure compliance and stay on top of the upcoming regulatory requirements.
Which air carriers are bound by EES and ETIAS?
The new legal requirement for passenger validation applies to international carriers who provide transport for profit, to travellers with a short-stay visa (one or two entries) or an ETIAS travel authorisation (visa-exempt travellers), from a third country or territory to any of the European countries that use EES or require ETIAS.
What if you are not connected to eu-LISA’s systems in time?
If you are not registered with eu-LISA and have not declared your connectivity method, as soon as EES goes live in autumn, you will no longer be able to carry any short-stay visa passengers to the majority of the EU and Schengen countries. This could harm your business, making you lose some clients to operators who are able to query eu-LISA’s interface.
What is the quickest way to get connected to EES and ETIAS?
The quickest way is to choose a certified eu-LISA data vendor. Such service providers do not need any additional connectivity or compliance tests.
With a certified service provider, carriers just need to take three simple steps:
- Register with eu-LISA and declare your selected service provider (eu-LISA will confirm if the declared system is already connected and compliant with the technical guidelines).
- Request an exemption from compliance testing (considering that your declared system is already compliant with eu-LISA guidelines).
- Confirm production readiness with eu-LISA.
What is the eu-LISA certification?
The eu-LISA’s certification refers to the formal approval process that involves direct system-to-system connections. The certification confirms that the connected system is fully operational, secure, and compatible with the technical guidelines before it can be officially put into use. The certification process for EES and ETIAS connection is quite time-consuming and involves several stages which need to be completed by the carrier or, in most cases, their declared service provider.
Where can I find a list of eu-LISA certified service providers?
Unfortunately, such a list is not publicly available since eu-LISA’s privacy policy does not allow it. Upon submitting the form where you indicate your selected data provider, eu-LISA will confirm whether they are certified.
Is PnrGo a certified eu-LISA service provider?
Yes, PnrGo is all set and ready to help you comply effortlessly with eu-LISA’s regulations. If you are looking for a certified service provider that has already passed all the compliance and connectivity tests, and can automate your passenger validation for EES and ETIAS, you are in the right place!
What’s more, our solution comes with a team of experts who offer complimentary assistance in the carrier registration process. The process is mandatory and requires electronically filling out and submitting several different forms to eu-LISA.
Contact PnrGo to learn more about our eu-LISA solution.
