Why did an immigration office left his booth for a while while processing my exit from Schengen area? [closed]

When I was exiting the Schengen area last year, the immigration officer left his booth for 10 to 15 minutes without telling me the reason why. When he returned, he just stamped my passport without asking any questions or clarifications from me. There were also no additional marks or notes in my passport aside from the stamp.

Until now, I'm still confused about what's happened since my entry to the Schengen area 2 weeks preceding my exit had been hassle-free. I'm sure that I didn't commit any crimes or visa violations during my stay there. Can anyone share their insights as to what happened?

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Do Schengen countries share immigration information?

All Schengen countries share visa information through VIS. Denmark has also chosen to implement VIS. The central VIS system is linked to national systems, allowing Schengen states to exchange data. Sharing information regarding application decisions is particularly useful for preventing 'visa shopping'.

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.

When Schengen visa will open?

As of February 2, the first Sunday of the month, all Embassies, Consulates and visa centers granting Schengen visas will start applying the new visa rules, which among others include increased visa fees by 33%.

What is the 90 day rule in Europe?

Under the terms of Schengen, non-EEA nationals cannot spend more than a total of 90 days within a total period of 180 days without a visa. Furthermore, once you've used up your quota of 90 days, you cannot return to Schengen until 90 more days have passed.

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