| Schengen Information System II (SIS II) | The successor of SIS which can also store additional information such as graphic data, and enables extended search functions. Its data is used to check individuals at the outer borders of the EU or in the respective national territories and to issue visas and residence permits, as well as for co-operation between the police and judiciary in criminal matters. There are still discussions whether to include biometric data in SIS II or not. Operation of SIS II will start with some delay. |
