India, Oct. 26 -- Australia has expanded biometric collection requirements for visa applicants in India from October 26, with some applicants now required to provide fingerprints and a facial image as part of the visa application process.

The Australian High Commission in New Delhi announced that India is among nearly 60 countries covered by the expansion. The requirements apply to new Australian visa applications lodged on or after October 26, 2026, and will not affect applications submitted before that date.

"From today, applicants for an Australian visa in India may be required to provide biometrics, including fingerprints and a facial image, as part of the visa application process," the Australian High Commission said in its officia...