Australia's new biometric rule for Indian visa applicants: Who will have to comply? High Commission clarifies
Indian nationals applying for an Australian visa may now have to provide fingerprints and a facial image as part of the application process. The expanded biometric requirements, which came into effect on October 26, 2026, cover most temporary and permanent visa applicants residing in India, including those applying to visit, study, work or migrate to Australia.However, the change does not mean every Indian applicant will automatically have to provide biometrics. In an exclusive interaction with…



