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As part of its core activities, eu-LISA is responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating training activities on the technical use of the large-scale IT systems it operates – Eurodac, SIS, VIS – and those being developed – EES, ETIAS, ECRIS TCN and Interoperability - for IT experts and other law enforcement officials in the Member States that manage the IT

The factsheet features the most relevant highlights of the VIS report on the technical functioning of the system and should be considered as a detailed annex to the report itself.

Report on the technical functioning of the Visa Information System (VIS). Activities implemented, projects developed and other information included in the document (such as data provided by Member States on the usage of the system), cover the October 2021 to September 2023 period.

According to eu-LISA Management Board decision (No 2017-037 REV 1), the working language of the eu-LISA is English. English is also predominantly used by the main stakeholders of the Agency, operating at European level for public consultations, meetings and the publication of technical, legal or policy documents. The vast majority of eu-LISA communication is conducted in English. Where appropriate, the

In 2017 eu-LISA celebrates its fifth year of operations. These first five years have been an exciting journey as we built up a dynamic and agile organisation. Today, we provide high quality services and solutions to EU Member States, contributing to their efforts to make Europe safer. These five years have been challenging, but rewarding. In this short time, eu-LISA

The SIS 2023 Statistics factsheet highlights the main results of the data found in the full statistical report for 2023 that can also be found on this website.

The SIS 2023 Statistics Report is an annual public statistical document, published by eu-LISA, presenting a collection of data received from Member States and Associated Countries connected to SIS, combined with data available from the Central SIS system, as per the legal instruments governing the system. This report is accompanied by a factsheet that can also be found on this

Each year, since it assumed the operational management of the system, eu-LISA publishes the list of competent authorities which are authorised to directly search the data contained in SIS as well as the list of National SIS Offices and SIRENE Bureaux. The present consolidated list is based on information communicated by Member States by 10 November 2023. The Schengen Information