For those getting Australian visas , the new regulations being implemented by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship may make the whole application process harder. But aside from the more major changes that you will have to go through, you will also need to take care of some of the minor changes that the department has implemented. Here are some of them that you definitely need to ready for.
One of these new regulations that you need to go through is biometrics data gathering. Biometrics is essentially the measurement of body parts for identification purposes. The most familiar biometric data that you have probably encountered when you get a visa is the fingerprint. However, unlike previous fingerprinting methods where you have to use ink, the new method that the DIAC will use will store your data electronically.
Aside from this, DIAC officials also said that they are also going to implement other biometric methods for applicant identification. One of this is the facial recognition scans that will be used by the department for easy identification of new arrivals. The department said that this new feature will add to the visa photo that is required for all applicants.
However, the department assured that data gathering for the biometrics features of the visa will not be a problem for applicants. Since these are now going to be a part of the application process, the department said that they will make sure that these will be seamlessly integrated for easier application. But department officials also added that applicants might want to expect a bit of increase in the application fees, mainly due to the added requirements. However, officials have also assured that the increase would be that much.
On the other hand, the DIAC also said that there are some new requirements for the photos that you will be submitting for your visa. One of these is that pictures are now required to be taken against a white background. Also, the applicant is not allowed to use any form of headgear or cover, unless the applicant specifies beforehand that it is part of their religious or ethnic requirements.
The DIAC said that they expect the new biometric requirements will be mandatory for applications to be lodged starting next year. However, they said that applicants lodging their applications now can already opt to get their biometrics data scanned already to avoid hassles. They have also added that people coming from particular countries will already be required to complete this one now.
One of these new regulations that you need to go through is biometrics data gathering. Biometrics is essentially the measurement of body parts for identification purposes. The most familiar biometric data that you have probably encountered when you get a visa is the fingerprint. However, unlike previous fingerprinting methods where you have to use ink, the new method that the DIAC will use will store your data electronically.
Aside from this, DIAC officials also said that they are also going to implement other biometric methods for applicant identification. One of this is the facial recognition scans that will be used by the department for easy identification of new arrivals. The department said that this new feature will add to the visa photo that is required for all applicants.
However, the department assured that data gathering for the biometrics features of the visa will not be a problem for applicants. Since these are now going to be a part of the application process, the department said that they will make sure that these will be seamlessly integrated for easier application. But department officials also added that applicants might want to expect a bit of increase in the application fees, mainly due to the added requirements. However, officials have also assured that the increase would be that much.
On the other hand, the DIAC also said that there are some new requirements for the photos that you will be submitting for your visa. One of these is that pictures are now required to be taken against a white background. Also, the applicant is not allowed to use any form of headgear or cover, unless the applicant specifies beforehand that it is part of their religious or ethnic requirements.
The DIAC said that they expect the new biometric requirements will be mandatory for applications to be lodged starting next year. However, they said that applicants lodging their applications now can already opt to get their biometrics data scanned already to avoid hassles. They have also added that people coming from particular countries will already be required to complete this one now.
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