The VIS is a system facilitating the exchange of visa data between the European Union Member States. It enables the competent national authorities to electronically enter and consult visa data, including biometric data.

Visa applicants are required to apply in person and provide their biometric identifiers - photographs and fingerprints (from the age of 12).

Visa applicants are henceforth required to apply in person and provide their biometric identifiers - photographs and fingerprints.

Additional details on the VIS are available on the European Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/vis.