Following the introduction of biometric features in European passports and Schengen visas, the modified proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals, is the third proposal to rely on biometric data. e justification for the use of biometrics is that it enhances the security level and facilitates fighting illegal immigration and illegal residence.
Pärast biomeetriliste elementide lisamist Euroopa passidesse ja Schengeni viisadesse on muudetud ettepanek nõukogu otsuse kohta, millega muudetakse määrust nr 1030/2002 (millega kehtestatakse ühtne elamisloavorm kolmandate riikide kodanike jaoks) kolmas ettepanek biomeetrilistele andmetele tuginemiseks.