At Schengen entry points, is a record kept of visa-free entry?

Travelling to Schengen border:

Do they record visa-free entries? Do they keep a record of your details?

Or do they just make a stamp in the passport without recording data?

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Best Answer

The entry and exit can be recorded in a national system but this is not — yet — a requirement and there is no system to exchange these data between Schengen countries. A system to do just that has been in the works for years and may become operational very soon (although the date has been postponed several times already).

By contrast, there are clear rules on stamps in the Schengen Borders Code and stamping is mandatory in most context but in practice these rules are not always followed by member states.

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How are Schengen visas checked?

At the Schengen Area's external borders, the visa holder's finger scans may be compared against those held in the database. A mismatch does not mean that entry will automatically be refused - it will merely lead to further checks on the traveller's identity.

Do Schengen countries share visa information?

VIS (Visa Information System) is a data exchange system between the Schengen Member States on visas. These countries share a freedom of movement common area with no internal border control. A common visa policy is applied in the area, requiring information sharing on visa applicants.

Is there passport control between Schengen countries?

The Schengen area comprises 26 European countries. There is normally no passport control on the borders between these countries. If you have a valid visa or residence permit in one of these countries, you can also visit the other Schengen countries.

Is Schengen Visa single entry?

Schengen visas may allow for a single-entry or multiple entries. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "01". With a visa allowing for two or multiple entries you may enter twice or several times during the validity of the visa.

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