Australia visa may now need biometrics.
\n\nIf you are planning to apply for an Australian visa, there is an important change you should know about. From October 26, 2026, Australia has widened its biometric requirements to cover nearly 60 countries, and India is one of them. This means some visa applicants from India may now be asked to give their fingerprints and a facial image as part of the visa process.
\n\nThe rule will not apply to everyone in the same way. Whether an applicant needs to submit biometrics will depend on their individual circumstances. Australia’s Department of Home Affairs will inform applicants directly if they are required to provide these details. In other words, not every Indian applicant will be asked to do it.
\n\nThe new requirements apply only to fresh applications lodged on or after October 26, 2026. Anyone who submitted a visa application before this date will not be affected and can continue with the process as usual.
\n\nThe first option is to visit an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) in person, where the applicant’s fingerprints and facial image will be recorded. The second option is to use the Australian Immi App. The app can be a…
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