Australia expands biometric requirements for Indian visa applicants

Australia has expanded its biometric collection programme to visa applicants in India from October 26, introducing additional identity verification requirements as part of efforts to strengthen the security and integrity of its migration system. According to a statement issued by the Australian High Commission in New Delhi, applicants submitting new visa applications on or after October 26 may be required to provide biometric information, including fingerprints and a facial image. The…