«The use of state-of-the-art technology including large-scale information systems»
(Art. 3, para. 1, let. j Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 on the European Border and Coast Guard)
Strategic objectives of IBM strategy III and measures
Strategic objective j1: External border control staff work with uniform systems and processes. All authorities (police, customs, FOCBS) carry out immigration law-related checks on persons in Switzerland in accordance with Schengen standards and uniform processes.
| Key measures |
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P-1 reFRONT report |
Standardised and jointly developed process for controlling Schengen external borders: Jointly develop a standardised process model based on (national and international) best practices that is binding for all stakeholders involved in the control of Switzerland's Schengen external borders. |
P-2 reFRONT report |
Standardised systems and infrastructure for managing Schengen external borders: Introduce standardised systems and infrastructure for managing Switzerland's external Schengen borders in order to improve quality and ensure the flexible and effective deployment of resources. |
| Standard measures | |||||
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| Measures | Authorities | Related objectives |
Project launch | Project completion |
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| j1a | API II implementation: Replace existing Advance Passenger Information (API) system with API II. |
SEM | Q3 2022 | Q4 2030 | |
| j1b | Standard process for identity checks: Introduce a standard process for domestic identity checks under the law on foreign nationals. |
CCPCS | a4 / n2 / j1 / h3 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2025 |
| j1c | Adapting border control systems to biometric documents: Border control systems, including ABC gates, will be adapted so that they
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SEM (for legal basis) Border control authorities, FOCBS with support from fedpol |
j1 | 1. 2. 3. |
1. 2. 3. |
| II/5 | ETIAS: Establish a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). Third-state nationals who do not require a visa and wish to enter the Schengen area should have to apply online for ETIAS travel authorisation against a fee before they begin their journey. |
SEM EU: Commission, eu-LISA, Frontex, Europol) |
01.07.2019 | 31.10.2025 | |
| II/6 | EES: Continue with the project to implement the Entry/Exit System (EES) that registers the entry, departure or entry refusal of third-country nationals (including biometric and personal data) for short-term stays across the Schengen area. At the same time as introducing the EES, the Schengen Borders Code will be amended in order to establish a modern infrastructure (e-gates, kiosks) for identity checks. |
SEM EU: Commission, eu-LISA, Frontex, Europol) |
07.09.2016 | 01.05.2025 | |
| II/7 | ORBIS-EES: The project aims to ensure the correct implementation of the EES and the timely implementation of EES requirements for the national visa information system (ORBIS). |
SEM (+ eu-LISA, ISC-FDJP, border control authorities, FDFA) |
01.04.2019 | 31.12.2024 | |
| II/8 | VIS Recast: The VIS will be completely renewed in the next few years. VIS Recast is intended to ensure the interoperability of the VIS with the other major information systems of the EU and to close information gaps by improving the exchange of information between the Schengen Member States. The scope of the VIS will be extended to include, among other things, long-stay visas and residence permits. |
SEM EU: Commission, eu-LISA, Europol) |
01.01.2022 | 31.12.2026 | |
| II/9 | Interoperability IOP: The interoperability project will ensure that the authorities can access numerous information systems with one search in order to identify a person. |
SEM (+ FOCBS, FDFA, cantonal migration offices, cantonal police authorities, fedpol) |
01.03.2019 | 30.06.2028 | |
| II/10 | Passenger Name Record PNR: Develop system. Use PNR to identify security threats in air traffic and combat them successfully, including through identity checks at the border. Adverse secondary effects on legal tourist traffic are to be kept to a minimum. |
fedpol | 31.10.2017 | 31.12.2026 | |
| II/11 | Renewal System AFIS (Project AFIS2026):
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fedpol | 01.10.2021 | 31.12.2026 | |
| II/12 | jMessage Handler Next Generation (Punt):
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fedpol | 01.04.2018 | 31.03.2026 | |
| II/13 | Upgrade Doc PKI: The Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for issuing and verifying digitally signed travel documents (incl. visas) and data will be upgraded. |
fedpol (+ SEM, FOCBS, ISC-FDJP, armasuisse) |
14.03.2018 | 31.12.2024 | |
| II/14 | Interoperability IOP in the field of policing: Develop system. Switzerland will ensure connection of its national systems to the EU's central systems. |
fedpol | 30.09.2019 | 30.06.2028 | |
| II/15 | Expansion of border control system: Expansion of the border control system with EES, ETIAS, VIS-Recast, IOP, Eurodac III, etc. due to the Schengen-wide development of the BusinessCore systems. |
Capo ZH | 01.02.2022 | Q4 2026 | |
| II/24 | New border control system: Introduce a new border control system in line with technical requirements. Provide extensive staff training. |
FOCBS | 01.06.2020 | 31.12.2024 | |
| II/25 | SIS removal: The project aims to implement the new EU requirements of registering removal decisions in the SIS and monitoring their enforcement. |
SEM (+ FOCBS, cantonal migration offices, cantonal police authorities, fedpol) |
04.03.2019 | 30.11.2023 | |
Strategic objective a3/j2: Define and procure border management infrastructure and system requirements jointly or in a coordinated manner.
| Key measures | |
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P-3 reFRONT report |
Joint procurement, operation and further development of systems and infrastructure: Jointly procure, operate and develop uniform systems and infrastructure for managing Switzerland's external Schengen borders in order to enhance synergy effects and avoid duplications. |
P-4 reFRONT report |
Coordination: Set up an institution (Border Control Competence Centre) that is responsible for and coordinates the development of joint processes as well as the development, procurement and operation of joint systems and infrastructure. |
Strategic objective j3: Explore and promote new advanced, interoperable technical systems and solutions for in-creasing the efficiency of border management and conserving resources.
| Standard measures | |||||
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| Measures | Authorities | Related objectives |
Project launch | Project completion | |
| j3a | Participation in Dachlilux: Switzerland will contribute agenda items to Dachlilux committees and is committed to technical and progressive solutions with the foreign partner authorities. |
SEM FOCBS Border control authorities fedpol |
2024 | 2028/29 | |
| o2a | Promotion of innovative projects and research: Test and promote innovative projects and research into artificial intelligence within the scope of the legal framework. |
fedpol Border control authorities FOCBS |
o2 / j3 | 2024 | 2028/29 |
| II/16 | Further development of the border control infrastructure: Pilot remote monitoring workstations of e-Gate, further develop border control counters as well as border control processes. Expand the group of users of e-Gates to include persons with Swiss residence permits. |
Capo ZH | 01.06.2023 | 31.12.2024 | |
Completed measures
| Completed measures | |||||
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| Strategy | Related objectives | Authorities |
Project launch | Project completion | |
| System failure management plans: (key measure) Compile national inventory of security protocols on cyber risks, in particular to identify and remedy vulnerabilities. |
IBM-II | SEM |
24.11.2021 | 31.12.2022 | |
2-D Barcode: |
IBM-II | SEM (+ fedpol, border control authorities (optional), FDFA, cantonal migration offices) |
01.11.2020 | 30.06.2022 | |
Schengen Information System SIS, recast in the field of policing: |
IBM-II | fedpol | 30.04.2018 | 30.06.2023 | |
Last modification 29.04.2024
