Is there a Schengen-wide database of long-term permits/visas, similar to the one used for short-term visas?

2/15/2020 6:10:12 PM

VIS is a Schengen-wide database, and as such concerns uniform Schengen visas (USV for short), i.e. airport transit and short-stay (A or C) visas.

Long-stay (D) visas and residence permits are issued under the regulations of the issuing State, and not under USV regulations. As such, they are not covered by VIS.

The fact that VIS only applies to USV visas is indirectly stated on this site

VIS connects consulates in non-EU countries and all external border crossing points of Schengen States. It processes data and decisions relating to applications for short-stay visas to visit, or to transit through, the Schengen Area

Consequently, Schengen states other than the issuing one would not be able to directly look up the status of the residence permit, unless the permit itself electronically contains such information (which I do not know if it does). However, if the person is flagged in SIS for some reason, they could contact the authorities of the issuing state and check it out.

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