The tone or style of this article is disputed. Please see the discussion on the talk page.(December 2007) Please do not remove this message until the dispute is resolved. After more than 11 years of existence, the system having been opened to the end-users on the basis of SIS records implies mandatory the application of the actions to be taken would not be applied. This procedure applies in particular for records from foreigners considered as undesirable by a country, but holder of a residence permit delivered by another country, for international warrants for arrest, or for cases of State security. Being an information processing system, connected permanently to extremely different various national applications, having to ensure the correctness, the up to date status and the legality of the integrated data, and to use these data only for the finality stated by the relevant articles of convention. These commitments are supplemented by consultation

Faster process for Schengen visa applications

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Indonesia announced on Wednesday that its embassies from the Schengen visa area would offer much faster service to Indonesians applying for Schengen visas .....

Bulgaria Opens Doors to Schengen Visa Holders

Holders of Schengen visas will be able to visit and stay in Bulgaria without Bulgarian visas, the Bulgarian Cabinet decided on Wednesday. The move is supposed to bring about a boost in foreign tourist numbers and foreign direct investment, according to the Bulgarian Cabinet. Accepting a proposal by the Prime Minister, the Cabinet today decided that until the date of Bulgaria's full accession to ...

Bulgaria opens to Schengen visa holders to boost tourism

(SOFIA ) - Bulgaria said Wednesday it had decided to offer visa-free business and tourist travel to all Schengen visa holders, despite remaining outside Europe's border-free travel area.

New center to process Schengen visas

Spanish Ambassador Juan Carlos Gafo inaugurated a new center to process Schengen visa applications in Beirut Friday.

Vocal EU criticism douses Romanian and Bulgarian Schengen hopes

Romanian and Bulgarian hopes of rapidly joining the Schengen visa-free travel zone were dealt a new blow yesterday as an EU report urged them to take more action against corruption and organised crime.

EU criticism douses Romania, Bulgaria Schengen hopes

(BRUSSELS ) - Romanian and Bulgarian hopes of rapidly joining the Schengen visa-free travel zone were dealt a new blow Wednesday as an EU report urged them to take more action against corruption and organised crime.

Haiti wants Caricom to consider new travel documents for its nationals

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — Haitian President Michel Martelly has asked fellow Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders to consider a plan that would allow Haitians who hold a United States or Schengen visa to travel hassle-free through Caricom.