Updates

On 20 May 2025, eu-LISA successfully launched the shared Biometric Matching Service (sBMS), the EU’s central biometric matching system, and upgraded the Visa Information System (VIS4EES). These two systems mark the completion of the first milestone of the Interoperability Roadmap, ensuring that Member States and EU Agencies are well prepared for future developments. The technical activities enabling the go-live were

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional eager to make a difference in Europe’s digital future? eu-LISA is offering exciting paid internship opportunities across three distinct tracks - whether you’re passionate about tech, interested in corporate functions, or a woman looking to launch a career in IT. This year’s internship campaign is already open, with placements starting in October

The European Union is preparing for the gradual roll-out of the Entry/Exit System (EES), a key initiative that will modernise border management and the way third-country nationals are registered when crossing the external borders of the Schengen area. Established under Regulation (EU) 2017/2226, the system will replace passport stamping with electronic records, using biometric data to enhance the accuracy and

As Europe Day approaches on 9 May, eu-LISA joins citizens across the continent in celebrating the spirit of unity, peace, and cooperation that lies at the heart of the European Union. This year’s celebrations hold particular significance, as we commemorate 75 years of peace and partnership in Europe, following the historic Schuman Declaration of 1950 that laid the foundations for