11 Amendments of Vincenzo SOFO related to 2022/0132(COD)
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2 a) The initiative can ensure not only the reduction of financial burdens and the simplification of the visa procedure for interested parties, but also can have a significant impact on improving the security of the Schengen area and is part of the entire process of legislative changes in the area of EU border management (interoperability).
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6 a) A common digital platform will significantly contribute to improving the image of the EU and the Member States ensuring a coherent visa policy and will significantly reduce the number of visa procedures resulting from the loss or exchange of a travel document.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The EU online application platform should provide the applicant with up-to- date information on Schengen short-stay visas and a guidance tool with which the applicant can find all the necessary information regarding the requirements and procedures, such as, but not limited to, whether a visa is required and what type of visa; the amount of the visa fee; the Member State competent for handling the application; the supporting documents required; the need for an appointment to collect biometrics or the possibility to apply online without an appointment. The EU application platform should also allow to establish a secure electronic communication between the applicant and the competent consulate or the central authorities of the competent Member State by electronic means, should additional documents or an interview be required. The efficiency of each consulate in terms of the number of applications received shall be taken into account in order to ensure the capacity to complete the procedure.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22 a) Compared to the current paper visa sticker, the digital visa will significantly reduce the security risk by preventing theft or misuse.
Amendment 96 #
(a a) third-country nationals with low literacy and low digital literacy; third-country nationals from countries with low internet penetration; third-country nationals from countries with low penetration of online payment services; third-country nationals from countries with high presence of illegal intermediaries;
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) by another person when it is lodged via the EU application pl regulated operatform.;
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009
Article 9 – pargraph 4 – point da (new)
Article 9 – pargraph 4 – point da (new)
(d a) by another person with a power of attorney or an authorization to act on behalf of the applicant when the application is lodged via the EU application platform.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation EC 810/2009
Article 10 – paragraph 1a
Article 10 – paragraph 1a
1a. Member States may, in justified and individual cases, require that the applicant presents a travel document and/or provides supporting documents. This shall be possible in exceptional cases and in cases where there is a high incidence of fraudulent documents in a particular location. Law enforcement authorities shall be provided with the necessary information in cases of possible criminal activity by human traffickers, smugglers and those seeking to abuse the procedure.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009
Article 11– paragraph 1ca (new)
Article 11– paragraph 1ca (new)
1c a. If the official language(s) of the host country is/are not integrated into the form, a translation into that/those language(s) shall be made available separately to the applicants. If the translation is not possible, the applicants shall be authorized to lodge the application form via regulated operators.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009
Article 11 paragraph 1cb (new)
Article 11 paragraph 1cb (new)
1c b. A translation of the application form into the official language(s) of the host country shall be produced under local Schengen cooperation provided for in Article 48. The consulate shall inform applicants of the language(s) which may be used when filling in the application form. When a translation of the application is not possible, the applicants shall be authorized to submit the application form via regulated operators.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation EC 767/2008
Article 7e – paragraph 3a (new)
Article 7e – paragraph 3a (new)
3 a. In relation to the temporary storage data eu-LISA shall be considered the competent authority and as controller in accordance with Article 4, point (7) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and shall have central responsibility for the processing of data.