Conclusions

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Conclusions

Throughout the reporting period, the availability of the VIS central system was very high and it consistently

performed well, proving to be robust and reliable. Performa nce was very good in terms of the average

processing time reported: in 2019 it was less than 0.8 s econds on average for alphanumeric searches (SLA is 30

seconds) and less than 2 seconds on average for fin gerprint verification (SLA is 3 seconds). The VIS central

system met the expectations of Member States and effectively supported the increased business deman d.

Based on t he data provided by the Member States , in the first 9 months of 2019, the VIS central system

processed over 1.5 million visa applications on average per month and over 3.5 million first-line checks. Over the

past 3 years, usage has been quite stable; however, peaks are visible in the summer months in line with the fact

that most visa applications are for tourism purposes.

In terms of its evolutions, the VIS central system has been hugely affected by the development of the EES. This

situation will continue for the next couple of years until th ere is full interconnection between the two central

systems. The Agen cy is ready to implement the new VIS legal framework, once agreed and finalised, in close

cooperation with the Mem ber States . This will allow the VIS to fully integrate the future interoperable IT

architecture for the JHA area.

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