Visa Information System (VIS)
The Visa Information System (VIS) is a system for the exchange of visa-related data among the Schengen States. The implementation of VIS is a key component of the common visa policy of the EU and EEA countries. VIS became operational in October 2011.
The main objective of VIS is to simplify visa application procedures and checks at external borders. In addition, it helps protect travellers, combat abuse and fraud, and enhance security.
When applying for a visa, a person's fingerprints and photograph are collected and stored in VIS. These data can be accessed and verified by the competent visa authorities. In Liechtenstein, the Office of Migration and Passport Affairs (APA) is the authority responsible for VIS.
The supervision of data processing is the responsibility of the Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzstelle). Datenschutzstelle : Datenschutzstelle Liechtenstein