The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is expected to come into force on 8 October 2026, marking the next major regulatory milestone for air carriers operating flights from third countries to the 29 participating European countries.
It follows the introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES), which became mandatory in April 2026. The Visa Information System (VIS) is currently scheduled to follow in Q3 2028.
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.
Right now, air operators are 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)
Soon, more passengers will be subject to mandatory checks. Choosing the right tech stack now can secure your operations also for the upcoming stages of eu-LISA - such as ETIAS or VIS.
Before you can start querying your passengers, you must register with eu-LISA! 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 eu-LISA queries
- via web portal or mobile app:
Automated eu-LISA queries
- with PnrGo:
Choose a certified and fully automated solution that ensures compliance with EES requirements and prepares you for ETIAS and VIS. 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, NOT OK, 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.
8 OCT 2026
ETIAS launch
Carriers must query visa-exempt passengers.
PnrGo activates the eu-LISA service on the date agreed with the carrier.
EES queries handled by PnrGo. Final PAX status confirmed with manual stamp checks.
PnrGo continues to automatically validate passenger data with eu-LISA, both for EES and ETIAS.
Our mission is to provide an affordable service for everyone.
Since 2018, more than 300 air operators worldwide have trusted PnrGo to simplify compliance with passenger and crew data reporting requirements. We are the leading provider of automated PAX and CREW data transfer solutions for business aviation and charter airlines.
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.
Would you like to learn more about eu-LISA? Do you have questions about automated EES and ETIAS queries? Send us a contact message or reach out to our sales team directly.
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