How long will the information about you be stored in VIS?


The information about you may be stored in VIS for a maximum period of five years.

The five-year period is calculated based on the following criteria:

  • The date of expiry of the visa, if a visa has been issued
  • The new date of expiry of the visa, if the visa has been extended
  • The date of creation of the case file in VIS, if the application has been withdrawn, closed or dropped
  • The date of the decision, if the visa has been rejected, annulled, shortened or revoked.

Regulations:

Article 23 of the VIS Regulation (external website)

Section 102c of the Immigration Act [in Norwegian only] (external website)