Do Schengen entries and exits need to be recorded in a computer?

I was exiting Schengen border on a member airport, and at passport control, the officer that was far from the computer just stamped my passport without registration of my exit on the system.

I asked and he said that system registration is only necessary on entrance and not on exit.

Is this right? Then, how do they assure that I have not overstayed?

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Best Answer

There's no Schengen-wide database of entries and exits. They ensure that you haven't overstayed by looking at the stamps in your passport. Yes, it's an imperfect system, but it is what it is.

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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.

Can I have a different port of entry and exit in a Schengen visa?

However, as per the Schengen visa rules multiple entry visas allow you to exit and enter the region as many times as required, provided that it is according to the 90/180 rule.

Who has access to Schengen database?

The Schengen Information System (SIS) is a highly secure and protected database that is exclusively accessible to the authorised users within competent authorities, such as national border control, police, customs, judicial, visa and vehicle registration authorities.

Do they check passport between Schengen countries?

Any person, irrespective of nationality, can travel between Schengen countries without going through border checks. However, national authorities can carry out police checks at borders between these countries and in border areas.

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