# Schengen Borders Code: use of the Visa Information System (VIS) at the external borders

European Parliament procedure 2008/0041(COD) (COD - Ordinary legislative procedure (ex-codecision procedure), 6th term, committee LIBE). Stage: Procedure completed. 5 committee amendments tabled by 6 Members between 2008-05-15 and 2008-05-15.

## What the amendments focus on

The dossier amends the Schengen Borders Code concerning the use of the Visa Information System (VIS) at the external borders. Amendments address thorough entry checks verifying the identity of the visa holder and the authenticity of the visa by consulting the VIS, and a derogation allowing border guards, by decision of the border guard in command, to consult the VIS on a non-systematic basis when waiting times become excessive.

## Most active Members on this file

| Member | Country | Group | Amendments | Markdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baroness Sarah LUDFORD | United Kingdom | ALDE | 1 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/4529.md |
| Kathalijne Maria BUITENWEG | Netherlands | Verts/ALE | 1 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/4504.md |
| Tatjana ŽDANOKA | Latvia | NI | 1 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/28619.md |
| Michael CASHMAN | United Kingdom | S&D | 1 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/4532.md |
| Genowefa GRABOWSKA | Poland | PSE | 1 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/23717.md |
| Nicolae Vlad POPA | Romania | PPE-DE | 1 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/34003.md |

## Official source documents

- PE406.119: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//NONSGML+COMPARL+PE-406.119+01+DOC+PDF+V0//EN&language=EN

Full amendment texts, votes and exports: https://amendeu.com/dossiers/2008-0041-COD · machine-readable: https://amendeu.com/data/dossiers/2008-0041-COD.json

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