ArmInfo. The European Union has decided to move to a fully digital application system for Schengen visa, according to Buch-dein-Visum.de. This innovation, expected by 2028, promises to significantly simplify the visa application process for travelers.
What will change? - Replacement of visa stickers: Traditional visa stickers will be replaced by secure encrypted 2D barcodes. - Simplification of the process: Applicants can submit their documents and track the status of their applications online, as well as pay fees, through a digital platform. - Obtaining the visa: After a successful application, travelers receive a visa with a unique
barcode and a digital signature.
For those visiting Europe for the first time, submitting biometric data in person at consulates is required, while the visa application process is significantly simplified for repeat applicants. If the applicant plans to visit multiple Schengen countries, the system will automatically determine which EU member state will process their application based on the length of stay. In addition, applicants have the option to indicate in which EU member state they would prefer their application to be processed, depending on the purpose of the trip.
The benefits of the new system are obvious: the digitalization of the EU's visa policy will make the visa application process more accessible, cost-effective, and faster, and the introduction of modern technologies will increase the security and efficiency of visa processing. Once fully implemented, travelers will be able to scan barcodes at border checkpoints, giving immigration officials access to their personal data and visa information via a centralized EU database.
<This innovation represents an important step towards improving visa policy and adapting it to the modern requirements of travelers>, Buch-dein-Visum.de notes.
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