An eVisa is a full visa that is required for longer stays, while ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a simplified travel authorization. ESTA allows citizens of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program to travel to the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, for example for tourism or business trips. The application is submitted online and the permit is valid for two years.
In the worst case, this can lead to you being refused entry to the country you wish to travel to. You're obligated to provide this information.
You can find the API data form in the Condor app or online via "My trip".
The inquiry is primarily for successful entry into the USA or Puerto Rico and is mandatory for all travelers.
The extended passenger data includes information about your passport, your primary place of residence and precise details about your first place of stay in the respective travel country. You can access the API data form here.
You can submit your details in the Condor app or online via “My Booking” no later than 75 hours before departure.
The TSA, or Transportation Security Administration, is an agency in the USA responsible for transportation security. Its main goal is to make air travel safe by screening passengers and baggage at airports in the USA.
Airlines such as Condor must send certain passenger data to the TSA. This is done as part of the Secure Flight program. The data is sent securely and is encrypted. It will not be used for any other purpose.
For more information on the TSA and data verification, visit their website.
Secure Flight data is required for all USA flights with Condor. This includes flights to the USA, from the USA, with stopovers and certain flights over USA territory. The data includes title or gender, first and last name, date of birth and possibly the redress number. This data is collected automatically when you book your flight. It doesn't matter whether you book directly with condor.com, through a travel agency or as part of a package tour.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) uses the data for security checks. All passengers are checked before their flight to, from or via the USA. Condor encrypts the data sent to the TSA in accordance with the strictest security standards, and sends it three days before departure. Your personal information will only be used for this purpose and will not be passed on.
With the TSA PRE✓ program, you can go through security faster at over 200 US airports. This will save you a lot of time when leaving the USA.
The following people can register:
For more information and prices on expedited entry with TSA Precheck, click here.
Yes, we offer TSA Precheck at US departure airports.
To participate, start by registering and applying to the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA). After a successful background check, you will receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN). This number will be noted on your boarding pass. This allows you to benefit from simplified security checks.
However, you cannot submit your Known Traveller Number (KTN) in advance. Therefore, please inform the check-in staff at the airport about your KTN or provide it during online check-in.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a digital border control system operated by eu-LISA . It applies to short stays by non-EU citizens and covers every entry into and exit from the Schengen Area. The system replaces manual passport stamps with biometric data– a facial image and fingerprints – as well as information about the travel document and the time and place of the border crossing. By using digital records instead of manual checks, the EES reduces errors, improves verification and strengthens border security. It will be gradually rolled out at all border control points, with some locations being converted earlier than others.
The EES focuses on electronic registration of entry and exit by non-EU citizens. In contrast, ETIAS is an online travel authorization that many visa-exempt travelers must get before their trip and is currently scheduled to roll out by the end of 2026. Together, EES and ETIAS form part of the EU's wider border management systems.
No visa or prior registration is needed, as the EES registration is automatically completed at the border. Travelers should use a biometric passport – US passports issued after 2006 already contain the required chip. When you first enter, you should expect biometric checks at a kiosk where your face and fingerprints might be scanned. The permitted duration of stay remains unchanged: up to 90 days within a period of 180 days without a visa. ETIAS is a separate system which is expected to be introduced in 2026.
If your passport does not contain an electronic chip, you can't use the automated self-service kiosks that are based on biometric matching. In this case, you'll be processed manually by border officials at a manned counter. You'll still be registered in the EES, but the process might take longer as the biometric data collection is carried out directly by the official. If you're using an older passport and travel to Europe regularly, it's a good idea to renew your passport before your trip to reduce the processing time at the border.
The EES stores information about personal travel documents, including your name, nationality, document number and the date, time and location of each border crossing. In addition, biometric data like facial images and fingerprints of most visa-free visitors are stored when they first cross the border. Children under 12 years old don’t have to have their fingerprints taken, but a photo of them will be taken. In addition, the system registers exit dates when you leave the Schengen area to calculate your allowed length of stay, monitor the maximum allowed length of stay and prevent overstays.
All information collected under the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is securely stored and managed by eu-LISA, the EU agency responsible for large-scale information systems. The data will be processed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and used exclusively for legitimate border management and security purposes.
At border crossings, you can use self-service terminals or special counters for biometric registration. When you use the EES for the first time, you enter your biometric data and travel document for registration. On subsequent trips, you can easily verify your identity using the biometric data already stored, which speeds up the process at the self-service terminals.
Before your trip, no further steps are required – no online form and no prior registration, as the EES registration takes place directly at the border.
The official start date for the EES is October 12, 2025. The introduction will take place gradually, with the member states implementing the system at the external border crossings over a period of approximately six months until around April 2026. During this transitional phase, some border control points may continue to use manual passport stamps or a mixed procedure until full implementation.