VIS

The Visa Information System (VIS) is a large-scale IT system, managed by eu-LISA, which supports the implementation of the European Union’s common visa policy and facilitates border checks and consular cooperation in Europe. The system enables dedicated national authorities to enter and consult data, including biometrics, for short-stay visas for the Schengen Area. The system helps reduce “visa shopping” and

The Visa Information System (VIS) allows countries that are part of the Schengen Area to share information on visas. It is a large-scale IT system that helps the EU‘s common visa policy and assists border checks and consular cooperation in Europe. The system allows national authorities to enter and view data, including fingerprints, for short-stay visas for the Schengen Area.

The Visa Information System (VIS) allows countries that are part of the Schengen area to exchange information on visas to avoid ‘visa shopping’ and help fight illegal immigration. eu-LISA keeps VIS operational and in service 24/7, allowing national authorities to constantly exchange and share information.

The factsheet features the most relevant highlights of the VIS report on the technical functioning of the system and should be considered as a detailed annex to the report itself.

Report on the technical functioning of the Visa Information System (VIS). Activities implemented, projects developed and other information included in the document (such as data provided by Member States on the usage of the system), cover the October 2019 to September 2021 period.

The factsheet features the most relevant highlights of the VIS report on the technical functioning of the system and should be considered as a detailed annex to the report itself.

Report on the technical functioning of the Visa Information System (VIS). Activities implemented, projects developed and other information included in the document (such as data provided by Member States on the usage of the system), cover the October 2017 to September 2019 period.

This factsheet contains the highlights of the VIS 2018 Technical Report and should be considered as an annex to the report itself.

Report on the technical functioning of Visa Information System, including aspects related to the Biometric Matching System. This report details the activities implemented over the last two years to ensure the operational management of VIS.