After going through security control passengers flying to countries outside the Schengen zone are subject to documents control while passengers flying to countries belonging to Schengen zone are not.
Learn more about the Schengen Agreement, including the Member States.
Documents that confirm ones identity in order to cross the border are as follows:
- Identity card (Note! This applies only to the “new” identity cards and only when travelling within the European Union, EEA and Switzerland)
- Passport
All other documents (e.g. student card, driving license, birth or marriage certificate, etc.) do not entitle to boarding the aircraft.
These rules also apply to children who should have one of the following documents:
- Identity card (issued from the age of 13)
- Passport
- Official entry to the passport of parent or guardian travelling with a child
At the airport you are obliged to show the documents during:
- Check-in
- Security check
- Passport control (only persons travelling to countries outside the Schengen area)
- Prior to boarding the aircraft
Go to: At the airport – guide
