142.512•Ordinance on the Central Visa Information System and the National Visa System
142.512VISOFederal Council OrdinanceJan 20, 2014
(Visa Information System Ordinance, VISO)
of 18 December 2013 (Status as of 1 January 2025)
The Swiss Federal Council,
on the basis of Article 109e of the Foreign Nationals and Integration Act
of 16 December 20051(FNIA)2,
ordains:
This Ordinance regulates:
In this Ordinance:
ORBIS has the following aims:
(Art. 109c FNIA)
(Art. 109a FNIA)
The following federal authorities may request C-VIS data in accordance with Article 109a paragraph 3 letters a–c FNIA: a. at fedpol: 1. the operations centre, 2. the Federal Criminal Police, 3. the International Identifications Service; b. at the Federal Intelligence Service: 1. the Procurement Section, 2. the Evaluation Section, 3. Counter Terrorism Coordination, 4. Intelligence Service Coordination, 5. Counter Extremism Coordination, 6. Non-Proliferation Coordination, 7. the Aliens Division; c.38 at the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland: 1. the Judgment Enforcement Service: to implement the decisions of the federal criminal justice authorities, unless the cantons have jurisdiction, in particular in application of Article 82 paragraph 1 of the Ordinance of 24 October 200739on Admission, Period of Stay and Employment, 2. the divisions conducting proceedings in Bern, namely National Security and Organised Crime, White-Collar Crime, Mutual Legal Assistance, Terrorism, International Criminal Law and Cybercrime, and the offices in Lausanne, Lugano and Zurich: for the investigation and indictment of offences that are subject to federal jurisdiction in accordance with Articles 23 and 24 of the Criminal Procedure Code40or other specific federal acts.
The following cantonal and communal authorities may request C-VIS data in accordance with Article 109a paragraph 3 letter d FNIA:
The fedpol OC shall assess whether:
Provided the user has the required authorisation, on receipt of a visa application in ORBIS an automatic search is made of the following databases:
The federal and cantonal visa authorities and the communal authorities to which the related competences have been delegated shall use VIS Mail to transmit the following forms of information:
Only Swiss authorities may modify the data that they transmit to C-VIS.
Liability for loss or damage in connection with the operation of ORBIS is governed by the Government Liability Act of 14 March 195864, and in particular by its Articles 19a –19c , which apply mutatis mutandis.
Data security is governed by:
The Visa Information System Ordinance of 6 July 201173is repealed.
The amendment of another enactment is regulated in Annex 4.
This Ordinance comes into force on 20 January 2014.
(Art. 2 let. c and d)
The Schengen Association Agreements comprise:
The Dublin Association Agreements comprise:
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Access levels
A: Online consultations B: Processing of data and transmission to the C-VIS under the EU VIS Regulation84 Empty: No access
Organisational units
RA: Swiss representations abroad and the Swiss Mission to the UN in Geneva: – Per St: Peripatetic staff with decision-making powers in relation to visa applications – Loc St: Local staff without decision-making powers FOJ: Federal Office of Justice: International Mutual Assistance Unit, Private Law Division FAC: Federal Administrative Court: third, fourth and fifth divisions FDFA: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs: State Secretariat, Consular Directorate and Directorate of Political Affairs FTA: Federal Tax Administration FOCBS: Federal Office for Customs and Border Security, including the Prosecution Directorate Fedpol: Federal Office of Police: Legal Services Section, Federal Criminal Police (FCP), Interpol National Central Bureau, operations centre, Identity Documents and Central Offices Division, Biometric Identification Division, MROS Section, Search and Supervision Division MIGRA: Cantonal, regional and communal migration authorities BORPO: Federal and cantonal bodies that carry out checks and issue visas on the Schengen external border and on Swiss sovereign territory CAPO: Cantonal and communal police authorities carrying out duties under the law on foreign nationals on Swiss sovereign territory MIGRA: Cantonal, regional and communal migration authorities FIS: Federal Intelligence Service SEM: State Secretariat for Migration: – I: Information Technology Section and Statistics Service, Admission and Residence Section and Entry Section – II: Registrar's Office, Asylum Division, Employment Market Admission Section CRO: Civil register offices, their supervisory authorities and the Federal Civil Status Office CCO: Central Compensation Office
| Type of data field | SEM I | SEM II | MIGRA | BORPO | CAPO | CRO | Fedpol | NDB | FAC | RA Per St | RA Loc St | FDFA | CCO | FOJ | FTA | FOCBS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Data relating to the application | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Application number | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status information: Application submitted | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| On behalf of another Schengen state (yes/no) | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name and address of authority | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Surnames | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forenames | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current nationality and nationality at birth | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country of birth | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sex | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type of travel documents | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuing authority | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of document | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of issue and expiry | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place and date of application | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Host or guarantor (surnames, forenames, address); if company or organisation: name and address of the company or organisation, surname and first name of contact person in the company/organisation | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Destination states in the Schengen area | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Planned duration of stay or transit journey | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Main purpose of journey | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Planned date of entry to and exit from the Schengen area | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Schengen state of first entry | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Applicant's home address | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current occupation and employer; for students: name the educational institution | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For minors: surname and first name of the person with parental custody or of guardian | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Applicant's photograph | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Applicant's fingerprints | B | B | B | B | B | B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| II. Data for issue of visa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status information: issued | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place and date of decision | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| On behalf of another Schengen state (yes/no) | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name and address of authority | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Area into which the visa holder may travel under the Visa Code85 | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of entries permitted during the term of validity | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Term of validity of the visa: commencement date and expiry date | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Visa category | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | A | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Visa vignette number | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Visa issued on separate form (yes/no) | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Visa vignette completed by hand | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| III. Data in the event of non-continuation of assessment of the application | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status information: discontinued | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place and date of decision | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name and address of authority | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Schengen state responsible for assessing the application | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IV. Data in the event of refusal of the visa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status information: refused | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| On behalf of another Schengen state | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place and date of decision | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name and address of authority | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reasons for refusal | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| V. Data in the event of annulment or revocation of a visa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status information: annulled, revoked | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place and date of decision | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name and address of authority | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New expiry date | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reasons for annulment or revocation | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VI. Data in the event of extension of a visa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status information: extended | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place and date of decision | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name and address of authority | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commencement and expiry date of the extension | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Visa vignette number of the extended visa | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extended duration of the permitted stay | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Area into which the visa holder may travel where the extended visa is valid for different territory from the original visa | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category of the extended visa | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reasons for the extension | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Linked application data files (relatives: spouse, children) | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Linked application data files (group) | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Successive application data files from the applicant | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VII. Useful data for the Swiss authorities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of issue of guarantee bond (letter of undertaking) | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal details and occupation of family members | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relationship with citizens of EU/EFTA | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marital status | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Form of cover for costs of stay | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guarantee bond (yes/no) | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Temporary exception notice | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ZEMIS personal ID | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Duration of stay permitted by visa (> 90 days) | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Visa notice | B | A | B | B | A | A | A | A | A | B | A | B | A | A | A | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VIS Mail dossier (notices) | B | B | B | B | A | B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annexes relating to the applicant86 | B | B | B | B | A | B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Visa charges and expenses | B | B | B | B | B | B |
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Access levels
A: Online consultations Empty: No access 1 Data that may only be consulted under Article 14 of the Ordinance 2 Notice that in a linked application data file only data marked with a * may be consulted
Organisational units
RA: Swiss representations abroad and Swiss Mission to the UN in Geneva FDFA: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs: (State Secretariat, Consular Directorate and Directorate of Political Affairs) fedpol OC: Central access point BORPO: Federal and cantonal bodies that carry out checks on the Schengen external borders and on Swiss sovereign territory CAPO: Cantonal and communal police authorities carrying out duties under the law on foreign nationals on Swiss sovereign territory MIGRA: Cantonal migration authorities responsible for visas and the communal visa authorities to which related powers have been delegated SEM: State Secretariat for Migration: – I: Planning and resources (PR) for statistical purposes – II: Case officer for visas (Entry Section, Admission and Residence Section) – III: Case officer for Dublin proceedings (asylum procedure staff, Dublin Sections) – IV: Case officer for asylum (asylum procedure staff)
C-VIS
| Type of data field | SEM I statistics | SEM II Visa | SEM III asylum Application of EU Dublin Ordinance ^87^ | SEM IV asylum Asylum procedure | MIGRA and BORPO as visa issuing authorities | BORPO border check | RA | FDFA | CAPO on Swiss sovereign territory | fedpol OC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Data in the application | ||||||||||
| Application number | A | A | A | A | A1 | A | A | A1 | A | |
| Status information: Application made | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| On behalf of another Schengen state (yes/no) | A | A | A | A1 | A | A | A1 | A | ||
| Name and address of authority | A | A | A | A | A | |||||
| Surname, birth names (or previous surnames) | A | A* | A* | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Forenames | A | A* | A* | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Date of birth | A | A* | A* | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Place of birth | A | A* | A* | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Current nationality | A | A | A* | A* | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Nationality at birth | A | A* | A* | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Country of birth | A | A* | A* | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Sex | A | A* | A* | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Type of travel documents | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Issuing authority | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| Number of document | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| Date of issue and expiry | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| Type of data field | SEM I statistics | SEM II Visa | SEM III asylum Application of EU Dublin Ordinance | SEM IV asylum Asylum procedure | MIGRA and BORPO as visa issuing authorities | BORPO border check | RA | FDFA | CAPO on Swiss sovereign territory | fedpol OC |
| Place and date of application | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| Host and/or guarantor (surnames, forenames, address); if company or organisation: name and address of the company or the organisation, surname and first name of the contact person in the company/organisation | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |||
| Destination states in the Schengen area | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |||
| Planned duration of stay or transit journey | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| Main purposes of journey | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| Planned date of entry to and exit from the Schengen area | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |||
| Schengen state of first entry | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| Home address of the applicant | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |||
| Current occupation and employer; for students: name of educational institution | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |||
| For minors: surname and first name of person with parental custody or guardian | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |||
| Applicant's photograph | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Applicant's fingerprints | A | A | A | A | A | |||||
| Entry not applicable, as taking fingerprints is not possible | A | A | A | A | A | |||||
| Entry not applicable, as taking fingerprints is not required | A | A | A | A | A | |||||
| Fingerprints taken yes/no | A | A | ||||||||
| Type of data field | SEM I statistics | SEM II Visa | SEM III asylum Application of EU Dublin Ordinance | SEM IV asylum Asylum procedure | MIGRA and BORPO as visa issuing authorities | BORPO border check | RA | FDFA | CAPO on Swiss sovereign territory | fedpol OC |
| II. Data for issue of visa | ||||||||||
| Status information: either visa issued or procedure concluded due to withdrawal of application by applicant | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Place and date of decision | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| On behalf of another Schengen state (yes/no) | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Name and address of authority | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Area into which the visa holder may travel under the Visa Code88 | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Number of entries permitted during the term of validity | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| Term of validity of the visa: commencement date and expiry date | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Visa category | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Visa vignette number | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| Visa issued on separate form (yes/no) | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| Visa vignette completed by hand | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| Duration of stay permitted by visa | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Type of data field | SEM I statistics | SEM II Visa | SEM III asylum Application of EU Dublin Ordinance | SEM IV asylum Asylum procedure | MIGRA and BORPO as visa issuing authorities | BORPO border check | RA | FDFA | CAPO on Swiss sovereign territory | fedpol OC |
| III. Data in the event of non-continuation of assessment of the application | ||||||||||
| Status information: discontinued | A | A | A | A1 | A | A | A1 | |||
| On behalf of another Schengen state (yes/no) | A | A | A1 | A | A | A1 | ||||
| Name and address of authority | A | A | A | A1 | A | A | A1 | |||
| Place and date of decision | A | A | A | A1 | A | A | A1 | |||
| Schengen state responsible for assessing the application | A | A | A1 | A | A | A1 | ||||
| IV. Data in the event of refusal of the visa | ||||||||||
| Status information: refused | A | A | A | A1 | A | A | A1 | A | ||
| On behalf of another Schengen state (yes/no) | A | A | A1 | A | A | A1 | A | |||
| Name and address of authority | A | A | A | A1 | A | A | A1 | A | ||
| Place and date of decision | A | A | A | A1 | A | A | A1 | A | ||
| Reasons for refusal | A | A | A | A1 | A | A | A1 | A | ||
| V. Data in the event of annulment or revocation of a visa | ||||||||||
| Status information: annulled, revoked | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| On behalf of another Schengen state (yes/no) | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| Name and address of authority | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Place and date of decision | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Type of data field | SEM I statistics | SEM II Visa | SEM III asylum Application of EU Dublin Ordinance | SEM IV asylum Asylum procedure | MIGRA and BORPO as visa issuing authorities | BORPO border check | RA | FDFA | CAPO on Swiss sovereign territory | fedpol OC |
| Reasons for the annulment or the revocation (must be entered by hand) | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| VI. Data in the event of extension of a visa | ||||||||||
| Status information: extended | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| On behalf of another Schengen state (yes/no) | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Name and address of authority | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Place and date of decision | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Commencement and expiry date of extension | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Visa vignette number of the extended visa | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| Extended duration of the permitted stay | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Area into which the visa holder may travel where the extended visa is valid for different territory from the original visa | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Category of the extended visa | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Reasons for the extension | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| VII. Links between applications | ||||||||||
| Linked application data files (relatives: spouse, children) | A | A2 | A2 | A | A | A | A | A | ||
| Linked application data files (group) | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||||
| Successive application data files from the applicant | A | A | A | A | A1 | A | A | A1 | A |
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SR 142.20 ↩
This title was revised on 1 Jan. 2019 pursuant to Art. 12 para. 2 of the Publications Act of 18 June 2004 (SR 170.512 ). The modification has been made throughout the text. ↩
Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between member states on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation), OJ L 218 of 13.8.2008, p. 60; last amended by Regulation (EC) No 610/2013, OJ L 182 of 29.6.2013, p. 1. ↩
Inserted by No I of the O of 10 Nov. 2021, in force since 1 May 2022 (AS 2022 735). ↩
SR 362.0 ↩
Inserted by No I of the O of 10 Nov. 2021, in force since 1 May 2022 (AS 2022 735). ↩
The name of this administrative unit was amended by Art. 16 para. 3 of the Publications O of 17 Nov. 2004 (AS 2004 4937), in force since 1 Jan. 2015. This amendment has been made throughout the text. ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code), OJ L 243 of 15.9.2009, p. 1; last amended by Regulation (EC) 2024/1415, OJ L 024/1415, 22.05.2024. ↩
Amended by No II 2 of the O of 7 June 2024, in force since 11 June 2024 (AS 2024 258). ↩
See footnote to Art. 5b para. 2. ↩
Term in accordance with No I of the O of 5 April 2017, in force since 1 May 2017 (AS 2017 2551). This amendment has been made throughout the text. ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
Amended by No II of the O of 2 Sept. 2015, in force since 1 Oct. 2015 (AS 2015 3047). ↩
Amended by Art. 69 para. 2 No 3 of the O of 15 Aug. 2018 on Entry and the Issuing of Visas, in force since 15 Sept. 2018 (AS 2018 3087). ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
Amended by No I of the O of 27 Nov. 2024, in force since 1 Jan. 2025 (AS 2024 715). ↩
Term in accordance with Annex No II 2 of the O of 17 Nov. 2021, in force since 1 Jan. 2022 (AS 2021 800). ↩
Amended by No I of the O of 10 May 2023, in force since 15 June 2023 (AS 2023 246). ↩
SR 361.0 ↩
SR 955.0 ↩
Amended by No I of the O of 19 Feb. 2020, in force since 1 April 2020 (AS 2020 917). ↩
SR 351.1 ↩
SR 211.222.32 ↩
SR 120 ↩
Amended by No I of the O of 21 Nov. 2018, in force since 1 Jan. 2019 (AS 2018 4567). ↩
The name of this administrative unit was changed on 1 Jan. 2022 pursuant to Art. 20 para. 2 of the Publications Ordinance of 7 Oct. 2015 (SR 170.512.1 ) (AS 2021 589). This change has been made throughout the text. ↩
Repealed by No I of the O of 21 Nov. 2018, with effect from 1 Jan. 2019 (AS 2018 4567). ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
Amended by No I of the O of 19 Feb. 2020, in force since 1 April 2020 (AS 2020 917). ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council 26 June 2013 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an application for international protection lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national or a stateless person (recast), version in accordance with OJ L 180 of 29.6.2013, p. 31. ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
Amended by No I of the O of 10 Nov. 2021, in force since 1 May 2022 (AS 2022 735). ↩
SR 142.201 ↩
SR 312.0 ↩
Amended by No I of the O of 10 Nov. 2021, in force since 1 May 2022 (AS 2022 735). ↩
Amended by No I of the O of 10 Nov. 2021, in force since 1 May 2022 (AS 2022 735). ↩
Council Decision 2008/633/JHA of 23 June 2008 concerning access for consultation of the Visa Information System (VIS) by designated authorities of Member States and by Europol for the purposes of the prevention, detection and investigation of terrorist offences and of other serious criminal offences, version in accordance with OJ L 218 of 13.8.2008, p. 129. ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
SR 142.513 ↩
SR 361.0 . ↩
SR 362.0 ↩
SR 366.1 ↩
SR 142.206 ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
Inserted by No I of the O of 28 Oct. 2015, in force since 1 Jan. 2016 (AS 2015 4235). ↩
See footnote to Art. 6 para. 1. ↩
Inserted by No I of the O of 28 Oct. 2015, in force since 1 Jan. 2016 (AS 2015 4235). ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
Amended by No I of the O of 19 Feb. 2020, in force since 1 April 2020 (AS 2020 917). ↩
See footnote to Art. 21 para. 1. ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
SR 235.11 ↩
SR 235.1 ↩
Amended by Annex 2 No II 7 of the Data Protection Ordinance of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Sept. 2023 (AS 2022 568). ↩
Amended by Annex 2 No II 7 of the Data Protection Ordinance of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Sept. 2023 (AS 2022 568). ↩
Amended by Annex 2 No II 7 of the Data Protection Ordinance of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Sept. 2023 (AS 2022 568). ↩
Amended by Annex 2 No II 7 of the Data Protection Ordinance of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Sept. 2023 (AS 2022 568). ↩
SR 170.32 ↩
Amended by Annex 2 No II 7 of the Data Protection Ordinance of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Sept. 2023 (AS 2022 568). ↩
SR 235.11 ↩
Amended by Annex 2 No II 5 of the Information Security Ordinance of 8 Nov. 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2024 (AS 2023 735). ↩
SR 128.1 ↩
Repealed by Annex No 4 of the O of 24 Feb. 2021, with effect from 1 April 2021 (AS 2021 132). ↩
Amended by No II of the O of 2 Sept. 2015, in force since 1 Oct. 2015 (AS 2015 3047). ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
See footnote to Art. 21 para. 1. ↩
[AS 2011 3861,4379,4451] ↩
SR 0.362.31 ↩
SR 0.362.1 ↩
SR 0.362.11 ↩
SR 0.362.32 ↩
SR 0.362.33 ↩
SR 0.362.311 ↩
SR 0.142.392.68 ↩
SR 0.362.32 ↩
SR 0.142.393.141 ↩
SR 0.142.395.141 ↩
See footnote to Art. 2 let. a. ↩
See footnote to Art. 6 para. 1. ↩
These Annexes (Documents relating to the applicant, remarks) are available in PDF format and are replaced by an e-dossier as soon as all the documents have been scanned. ↩
See footnote to Art. 15 para. 1. ↩
See footnote to Art. 6 para. 1. ↩
The amendment may be consulted underAS 2014 3.. ↩
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