As of November 14, 2013 the Schengen countries are introducing a new visa information system, including biometric data like fingerprints and photography.
The Visa Information System (VIS) is an IT system that allows Schengen States to exchange visa data. The main purpose of the VIS is to simplify the visa issuance process, facilitate checks at external borders and to enhance security for everyone involved, including applicants.
The VIS works by linking Schengen States’ consulates and external border crossing points to the central VIS database. The introduction of the VIS has necessitated various changes to the visa application process:
People applying for a visa must apply in person, so that the necessary biometric data – ten fingerprints – can be collected. Exemptions from the requirement to give fingerprints are specified in the Visa Code (Article 13, Paragraph 7).
Photograph has to comply with the ICAO standards. The Embassy accepts photograph of size from (H x W) 45x35 mm to 50x50 mm. Quality of photograph has to comply with the Handbook. Size of head on photograph has to correspond with the Template.
Finger scans stored in the VIS can be re-used for further visa applications within the following five years.
When travelers enter the Schengen area, the border authorities are thus able to verify their identity by accessing the VIS.
As of November 14, 2013 the Schengen countries are introducing a new visa information system, including biometric data like fingerprints and photography.
The Visa Information System (VIS) is an IT system that allows Schengen States to exchange visa data. The main purpose of the VIS is to simplify the visa issuance process, facilitate checks at external borders and to enhance security for everyone involved, including applicants.
The VIS works by linking Schengen States’ consulates and external border crossing points to the central VIS database. The introduction of the VIS has necessitated various changes to the visa application process:
People applying for a visa must apply in person, so that the necessary biometric data – ten fingerprints – can be collected. Exemptions from the requirement to give fingerprints are specified in the Visa Code (Article 13, Paragraph 7).
Photograph has to comply with the ICAO standards. The Embassy accepts photograph of size from (H x W) 45x35 mm to 50x50 mm. Quality of photograph has to comply with the Handbook. Size of head on photograph has to correspond with the Template.
Finger scans stored in the VIS can be re-used for further visa applications within the following five years.
When travelers enter the Schengen area, the border authorities are thus able to verify their identity by accessing the VIS.
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