In 2026, the new Entry Exit System (EES) will become mandatory for air carriers operating flights from a third country to one of the 29 European countries participating in the program. Other programs will follow in the future, including the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and Visa Information System (VIS).
EES
STAGE 1 replaces manual passport stamps with an electronic record of entries and exits for short-term visa travellers.
ETIAS
STAGE 2 verifies if visa-exempt passengers have a valid travel authorization.
VIS
STAGE 3 complements EES and ETIAS by checking long-stay visas, residence permits, transit visas, and multiple-entry visas.
Starting on 10 April 2026, air operators will be legally bound to check the EES status of third-country nationals travelling to Europe on short-stay visas, and verify if they have already used their authorised number of entries, by:
querying the eu-LISA carrier interface via mobile app, web portal, or a certified data provider
manually checking the visa stamps in the passports during the so-called “transition” period (10 April - 7 October 2026)
Choosing the right tech stack now can secure your operations also for the next stages of eu-LISA (ETIAS, VIS) that will impose further mandatory checks.
The mandatory registration is open! By selecting PnrGo as your data provider, you can speed up the process and become exempt from compliance testing – our system is already certified as compliant with the eu-LISA guidelines.
You can read more about the programs on the eu-LISA website.
Manual EES queries — via web portal or mobile app:
Automated EES queries — with PnrGo:
Choose a certified and fully automated solution that ensures compliance with EES requirements and prepares you for the upcoming next stages of eu-LISA. Built-in filters help reduce false negatives, which will be more common until all stages of the eu-LISA program are implemented.
PnrGo monitors data consistency in real time and immediately notifies the air operator if any issues occur. Passenger queries are sent directly from your flight management system or via our web interface. All status responses — OK EES, NOT OK EES, and N/A — are returned and color-coded for quick reference.
9 JAN 2026
Voluntary EES phase
Carriers can begin using EES interface without risking fines.
10 APR 2026
Mandatory EES phase
Non-compliance may result in high fines and operational disruptions.
7 OCT 2026
EES fully deployed
EES ends manual passport checks. ETIAS coming next.
PnrGo activates service on the carrier’s agreed date (last call for non-registered carriers!)
EES queries handled by PnrGo. Final PAX status confirmed with manual stamp checks.
The PnrGo system continues to automatically validate passenger data with eu-LISA.
Our mission is to provide an affordable service for everyone.
Since 2018 over 250 air operators have trusted us and started using the PnrGo platform to deliver PNR and API data worldwide. We are the leader in helping business and charter operators automate their PAX and CREW data transfer.
Fully automated
The data is sent to the relevant authorities in the background of your business operations.
Competent team
We are a group of specialists with strong experience in aviation, IT and security.
Data validation
We always check your data and notify you in case of any problems.
Flexible fees
We are open to create a custom offer tailored to your needs.
Seamless integration
From XLS files to system-to-system interfaces, we can integrate with any type of software.
Customer support
We assist you during the registration process, with dedicated training sessions and compliance tests.
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