Biometrics in Canada refers to the collection of fingerprints and a photograph, which are used to confirm the identity of individuals applying for a visitor visa, study or work permit, or permanent residence. Biometrics are collected to make it more difficult for someone to forge, steal, or use another persons identity, and to resolve problems or errors that may arise if an applicants name, date of birth, and/or place of birth are similar to those of someone else. Biometrics are also used to confirm an individuals identity the next time they apply, making it easier for them to re-enter Canada.
If you are applying for the first time, you need to give your biometrics (unless youre exempt) . You need to give your biometrics once every 10 years. Biometrics collection is done at biometrics collection service locations, and an application is not considered complete until the biometric requirement has been fulfilled.
The Canadian government advises that biometrics help Canadian immigrants stay safe in several ways, such as making it harder for people to commit identity theft by forging, stealing, or using another persons identity.
