Interoperability

2023 was a pivotal year for eu-LISA – a period of strategic recalibration to ensure the delivery of the world's most advanced border management system for the Schengen community. Under new and proactive leadership, we realigned our strategic approach and introduced new ways of working. As a result, we managed to jumpstart stalled initiatives and steer our organisation back on

Throughout 2023, eu-LISA continued its efforts to contribute to a fully functioning and resilient Schengen area for the benefit of European citizens. Since all JHA systems managed by the Agency support the implementation of EU policies in the areas of border management, visas, migration and asylum, digitalisation, and contribute to combating organised crime and terrorism, their continued evolution and maintenance

2022 marked eu-LISA's 10th Anniversary, presenting an opportunity to appreciate its achievements and contributions to the effective functioning of the Schengen area. During the past decade, eu-LISA has grown from a small technical agency to the ‘digital heart of Schengen’. Today, the Agency drives the digital transformation of the EU's border and migration management systems, and facilitates free movement within

This document is a summary overview of the Agency’s work programme for 2023. It presents eu-LISA's priorities and targets for the current year in concise and easy to use booklet. The full version of eu-LISA’s Single Programming Document 2023-2025 is available on this website and provides a comprehensive picture of the Agency's multiannual plans.

discover.eulisa.europa.eu is a one-stop shop that presents eu-LISA and its business areas in a fresh and interactive way. The mini-website contains everything you need to know about the various activities of eu-LISA as well as material and resources, which you can use in your work and share - interactive webpages, dedicated pop out windows, animation videos, links back to the

eu-LISA is the EU Agency that operationally manages the Union’s largest IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice. With information technology, eu-LISA safeguards the EU’s internal security and supports the implementation of asylum, migration and border management policies for the benefit of European citizens. Since 2012, eu-LISA has ensured that Europe’s freedom, security and justice management systems

Interoperability is the ability of information systems to exchange data and enable the sharing of information. An efficient management of Europe’s border security and migration relies upon large, centralised information systems including Eurodac, the Schengen Information System (SIS) and the Visa Information System (VIS). eu-LISA is updating these systems and developing new ones - the Entry/Exit System (EES), the European

With seamless travel, people will no longer need to present IDs or other travel-related documents multiple times at different checkpoints during their journey. The EU is in the process of digitalising its border management requirements and procedures to deliver a seamless experience for travellers headed to the Schengen Area. The factsheet provides an overview of current and future digital landscape

This research monitoring report provides an overview how the main developments in international travel can support a more seamless and contactless travel experience. EU regulations, travel industry practices, and new technological solutions can support the alignment of the travel facilitation and security objectives at all steps of the traveller journey, from the application for a visa or a travel authorisation