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The British Embassy in
The British government is introducing biometric data collection (fingerscans and digital photographs) as part of a worldwide biometric identification process designed to protect an individual’s identity, facilitate future entry to the
“The application cannot be processed if an applicant refuses, or cannot provide acceptable biometric data,” the embassy said.
Fingerscans will be collected from each applicant using an electronic scanner. No ink, liquid or chemical will be used. A digital photograph will be taken and the whole procedure should take no more than five minutes to complete.
The embassy advised applicants to ensure that their fingertips are free from any form of decoration, abrasions or other markings. Any facial cuts or bruises should have healed or disappeared prior to providing biometric data.
Digital photographs cannot be taken when applicants wear head coverings that hide the face, dark glasses, and face or neck coverings.
Visa applications will now be filed through the British Embassy’s commercial partner, VFS Global Ltd., at the new UK Visa Application Center (UKVAC) at the
Applicants will also be able to obtain here general immigration information without additional cost other than the visa fee.
As part of preparations for biometric data collection,
Meanwhile, the
It will temporarily hold office at
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