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Switzerland Set to Revamp Schengen Visa Information System

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The Federal Council of Switzerland has implemented new updates to the regulations concerning the European electronic information system known as the Central Visa Information System (C VIS). 

The Swiss Department of Justice and Police announced through a statement that several ordinances will be revised to accommodate updates to the C-VIS. The revisions will focus on adjusting the Ordinance on the Central Visa Information System and the National Visa System (VISV) to define the responsibilities of the future VIS unit within the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).

Additionally, the revisions will address the sharing of data with third countries or international organizations, particularly in the context of combating terrorism. The public consultation period for these ordinance amendments will continue until October 17, 2024. The changes are anticipated to come into effect in 2026, aligning with both Swiss and European legal frameworks.

The C-VIS facilitates visa, border control, asylum, and migration authorities in accessing essential information about third-country nationals who require visas. Currently, the system stores data on individuals applying for short-stay visas valid for 90 days within a 180-day period.

In upcoming changes, the minimum age for fingerprinting children applying for short-term visas will decrease from 12 to six years, with individuals over 75 exempted from this requirement. Additionally, the system will expand to include data on long-stay visas and various residence permits.

The VIS, a pan-European electronic information system, enables Schengen Member States to exchange visa-related data. C-VIS specifically manages information on visa applicants and details regarding visa applications, approvals, cancellations, refusals, revocations, and extensions.

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