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Document 32004D0512
Establishment of the visa information system (VIS) – Stage 1
Decision 2004/512/EC establishing the visa information system (VIS)
Architecture
The VIS is based on a centralised IT architecture. Since the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2019/817, it consists of:
Development and adaptation of systems
European Commission implementing powers
The Commission has the power to adopt implementing acts concerning matters such as:
Reports
The Commission submits a yearly progress report to the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.
Repeal
Decision 2004/512/EC is repealed by Regulation (EU) 2021/1134, pending VIS implementation.
It has applied since 5 July 2004.
For further information, see:
Council Decision 2004/512/EC of 8 June 2004 establishing the Visa Information System (VIS) (OJ L 213, 15.6.2004, pp. 5–7).
Successive amendments to Decision 2004/512/EC have been incorporated in the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.
Regulation (EU) 2021/1134 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 amending Regulations (EC) No 767/2008, (EC) No 810/2009, (EU) 2016/399, (EU) 2017/2226, (EU) 2018/1240, (EU) 2018/1860, (EU) 2018/1861, (EU) 2019/817 and (EU) 2019/1896 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 2004/512/EC and 2008/633/JHA, for the purpose of reforming the Visa Information System (OJ L 248, 13.7.2021, pp. 11–87).
Regulation (EU) 2019/817 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2019 on establishing a framework for interoperability between EU information systems in the field of borders and visa and amending Regulations (EC) No 767/2008, (EU) 2016/399, (EU) 2017/2226, (EU) 2018/1240, (EU) 2018/1726 and (EU) 2018/1861 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Decisions 2004/512/EC and 2008/633/JHA (OJ L 135, 22.5.2019, pp. 27–84).
See consolidated version.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA), and amending Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 and Council Decision 2007/533/JHA and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, pp. 99–137).
See consolidated version.
Commission Decision 2008/602/EC of 17 June 2008 laying down the physical architecture and requirements of the national interfaces and of the communication infrastructure between the central VIS and the national interfaces for the development phase (OJ L 194, 23.7.2008, pp. 3–8).
last update 20.04.2022