Glossary of Compliance

Compliance Glossary

Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.

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Visa Information System

VIS is a central database with facial images and fingerprints (biometrics) of individuals applying for a limited-stay visa within the Schengen Area. Member States’ consular offices use these systems around the world and enable authorities to exchange visa information for limited-term stays in the Schengen countries.

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