Biometrics Requirements Conditions Start Date & Validity Period

[Harpreet]

When did biometrics start?

[Rajpal (Admin)]

Canada started biometrics services in some countries in 2013. These services were extended to Europe, Middle East, and Africa on July 31, 2018. Further, Asia, Asia Pacific, and America were included on December 31, 2018. Biometrics services in Canada were started on December 02, 2019, through service Canada Centres. Now biometrics are mandatory for temporary and permanent residence applications.

[Harpreet]

How long biometrics will be valid?

[Bavneet (Admin)]

Biometrics are valid for 10 years. If you have given biometrics in the past 10 years, you will not be asked again for biometrics enrolment. However, if you have previously applied for a temporary resident visa, and now you apply for permanent residence, then IRCC will ask for biometrics again.