VIS Schengen Acquis Decision for Bulgaria and Romania

COUNCIL DECISION on the putting into effect of certain provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the Visa Information System in the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 12 Oct 2017 · CELEX 32017D1908
Procedure: Decision
Last activity: 12 Oct 2017

1 act

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 1 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/995	Implementing · Decision	Published

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The Council Decision puts into effect Visa Information System (VIS) provisions of the Schengen acquis in Bulgaria and Romania, enabling full visa processing and data sharing within the common system. It affects national visa authorities, border control agencies, and third-country nationals applying for short-stay Schengen visas in or through these countries. The decision is already in force.

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