Applicants must provide a biometric photograph when they submit their visa application. The photograph must be a recent passport-style photograph of the applicant and be taken against a light background. Applicants must also provide fingerprints when they submit their visa application.
Biometrics are collected using a quick, discreet and non-intrusive process that captures a facial image with a digital camera and a 10-digit fingerprint scan with a digital finger scanner. If you have applied for your visa online, you will be notified by email that you are required to provide your biometrics.
Fingerprints are captured using an electronic scanner and are used to confirm the identity of the applicant. The Australian Government uses biometric information to help prevent visa fraud and to improve the efficiency of the visa application process.
Once you have applied for your visa and have received a Biometric requirement letter from the Department of Home Affairs, you need to book an appointment to submit your biometric information during which your fingerprints and photo will be captured at the Biometric Collection Centre.
This biometric information includes digital photographs and fingerprints. Applicants must provide a biometric photograph when they submit their visa application. The photograph must be a recent passport-style photograph of the applicant and be taken against a light background.
You will need to provide your biometrics at an Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) or an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) if you apply: for a visa that is part of the biometrics program. from a country that is part of our biometrics program.
Can I transfer biometrics from a previous application?
Yes, you cannot transfer biometrics from a previous application.
The Department uses biometrics to identify people coming into Australia and requires a new set of new biometrics for each application.
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For some people, the process of applying for a visa ends once the visa application has been lodged.
Character Requirements
Everyone who wants to enter Australia must be of good character and will be assessed against the character requirements.
Applicants must declare all recorded offences to us.
If you do not declare an offence and we become aware of this it might have a negative impact on your application.
For information on how character is assessed, visit the Depart.
Obtaining A State Police Clearance
Apply to the relevant state police department.
Please ensure the clearance is requested for all names you have been known by.
The type of certificate issued depends on individual state procedures.
Obtaining An FBI Clearance
US citizens and permanent residents canapply directly to the FBIor to one of four department approved channelers listed below to obtain an Identity History Summary Check.
Approved channelers:.
1) Accurate Biometrics 2.
National Credit Reporting.
3) National Background Check Inc.
4) Telos Identity Management Solutions
Where can I get my biometrics if I travel outside Australia?
If you lodge an application outside of Australia you will need to provide your biometrics at an Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) or an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC).
In certain circumstances you can lodge your application at an AVAC or an ABCC and you can provide your biometrics while you are there.
Why is biometric information important?
Biometric information is also used to help keep the Australian community safe by preventing people with criminal histories from entering the country.
Since the government does not issue visas on arrival, applicants must comply with all rules and submit their applications before crossing the border into Australia.
