The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) started working on the modernisation of the ‘Register of Expelled Foreigners and Entry Denials’ to ensure Latvia’s technical preparedness for the implementation requirements of the new Pact.
The upgraded system will enable the automated exchange of data with the European biometric data repository EURODAC, replacing the previous manual work and eliminating the risks of double data entry. A new screening module will also be created to promptly collect information on the identity of persons, their state of health, the route taken and the reason for entry.
The project is implemented in cooperation with the State Border Guard and the Information Centre of the Ministry of the Interior. The first system enhancements are expected to be operational by mid-2026. Full completion of the registry’s redevelopment, including the deployment of advanced data analytics tools, is scheduled for the end of 2029.