Portugal has new border control systems. What changes for those who travel? – Computers
This Monday, May 19, New border control systems have come into force in Portugal. Change is sufficient to the context of change European Plan for Digital Transformation of Borders Management And it has more innovation, security and trust, the progress of the internal security system (SSI).
In a statement, Pedro Mura, Superintendent and General Coordinator (Boundaries and Foreign Coordinating Unit (UCFE)/SSI, new systems “It is basic to ensure that Portugal is ready to work with state -off -art -art -art -art European systems on its borders, with the highest standards of security and service service.”.
A. Is being implemented at different points of air and marine borderGNR, PSP, as well as Managing Entities of Airport and Port Infrastructure, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (IMA) and National Internal Security Network (RNS)
In addition, change to new border control systems in Portugal CWith the support of special technical organizations, in coordination of SSI.
VIS4, Pass+ and Portal DAS Franta: What are they and how do they work?
As SSI describes, The VIS4 system, which operates small visas for those who visit the Schengen space now have more technologyBiometric data collection (in this case photography and fingerprints) allows more strict.
Note VIS (Visual Information System) is an European database that combines all short -term visas issued by Schengen countries. The system has also been updated with a view to greater security in the visa verification process.
Already Pass+ portuguese system, which “gradually replaces the current border control system”Developed to ensure compatibility with European systems, details O SSI.
According to Entity, the system, which It is already working in some airportsHas ticket management; Real -time statistics, as well as “effective and comprehensive control”.
Finally, the Collects all relevant information for border portal activities Border Guards. This independent platform cOMPLEMENT Pass+ with automatically Decision Support toolsFor example, fast access to bilateral agreements that exempt visas for diplomatic passports.
What changes for those who travel?
If you are a Portuguese citizen who travels from our country or the European Union (EU), this change will not affect it. Going to new border control systems affects citizens from countries outside the EU or a Schengen space traveling with short -term visas.
In these cases, Travelers will be able to expect more biometric controlFor example, the responsibility to collect fingerprints. According to SSI, the “Biometric and alphanumeric data allows for more accurate processing integration”It also increases the safety and reliability of the documents.
SSI although they do not have the “significant obstacles” for the The processing time may increase in documentary control postsIn particular, at international airports, During this transition period.
