Passar: technical information

Passar 1.0 includes new features for transit and export, implementing the new EU reporting format for transits. Requires one-time registration in the ePortal for access.

System availability and emergency procedure

• System availability

• Notfallhandbuch Passar (only available in German)

  PDF550.85 kB5 January 2024

• Transit accompanying document

  XLSX27.30 kB31 March 2025

Functional scope

Passar 1.0 includes transit and export, and implements the new EU reporting model for transit (NCTS Phase 5).

• Functionalities Passar 1.0

  PDF137.42 kB17 March 2023

• Passar 1.0 - Glossary and main new features

  PDF128.08 kB5 May 2023

• Passar 1.0 - Goods declaration for exportation (differences Passar / E-dec) (only in German)

  XLSX34.73 kB8 May 2023

• Regulation R-14 transit (in German)
• Checklist for direct transit with Passar

Access and registration

One-off registration in ePortal is required to use Passar.

For the time being, Passar is only accessible via an API. Customs clearance software providers will ensure the integration of Passar functionalities in their solutions.

• List members of the working group software development

  PDF115.06 kB11 April 2023

Technical specifications

Passar will be developed and improved in an agile manner. The technical specifications will be continuously updated and explained in workshops organised with software developers.

Enquiries about joining the software development working group should be sent to: [e-mail]

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• Passar
• Passaggio a Passar Esportazione
• Roadmap Passar 2.0 / 3.0