Biometrics Collection Outside Australia

The Biometrics in Visa Processing Program (the program) is an Australian Government initiative that introduces biometrics collection into the overseas paper-based visa application process.

The first stage of the program will include paper-based visa applications processed at 10 Australian Immigration Offices across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

About the Program

Provides details on the requirement to provide biometrics with your paper-based application.

The Biometrics Collection Process

Details on how biometric data will be collected, stored and handled.

Contact an Australian Visa Application Centre

Information and contact details to assist you with your biometric enquiries.

Countries and Visa Subclasses included in the Biometrics Program

Details about which countries and visa applications are included in the program.