Who has access to your information in VIS?
Visa authorities have access to the information when processing visa applications.
Border control straff and the police have access to the information when they need to check someone's identity, check whether a visa is genuine or check whether someone meets the requirements for entering, staying in or residing in one of the Schengen countries.
Asylum authorities have access to the information when they need to determine which EU/EEA country is responsible for processing an asylum application.
Other national authorities and Europol may request access to the information in special circumstances in order to prevent, detect and investigate terrorism and serious criminal offences.
Regulations:
Article 3 of the VIS Regulation (external website)
Article 6 of the VIS Regulation (external website)
Articles 15-22 of the VIS Regulation (external website)