Biometrics
- If I’m asked to give my biometrics, does that mean my application is approved?
- Why do I have to give my biometrics (fingerprints and photo) when I apply?
- How often will I need to go in person to give my fingerprints and photo?
- I need to give biometrics. What if there’s no visa application centre (VAC) in the country or territory I’m applying from?
- Will it take longer to get my visitor visa because I have to give my biometrics?
- If I get my photo taken for biometrics, do I still need to submit a paper photograph as part of my application?
- I cover my head or face for religious or cultural reasons. What will happen when I go to have my photo taken for biometrics?
- What will happen to my fingerprints and photo after they are collected for biometrics?
- How long will you keep my fingerprints and photo (biometrics)?
- What if I have a Canadian visa that has not yet expired when you start taking biometrics from citizens of my country or territory?
- Do I need to give my biometrics to visit Canada if I’m in the United States and I’ve already given my biometrics when I entered the U.S.?
- If I’m in Canada, do I have to give my biometrics?
- If my visa, work or study permit application is refused, will I have to give biometrics for my next application?
- Will it take longer to process my application because I have to give biometrics?
- Can I go to a port of entry to give biometrics if it’s closer than a Service Canada location?
- I am from Asia, Asia Pacific or the Americas and have applied for a visa, work or study permit, or for permanent residence before December 31, 2018, but my application is still being processed. Do I have to give my biometrics?
- How can I pay for biometrics after I submitted my application?
- They didn’t take my photo when I gave my biometrics in Canada. Will my application still be processed?
- I’m applying for a work or study permit from Saint-Pierre and Miquelon and need to give biometrics, but there is no service available where I live. What do I do?
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