Australian Immi App for Biometrics Update – 9 Dec 2025

Australian Immi App for Biometrics key data

Countries added to the Immi App as of 26 March 2026

As of 26 March 2026, the Australian Immi App for Biometrics is available in an expanded group of countries. Applicants connected with the following locations may now be able to use the app for facial biometrics and passport submission, subject to eligibility:

Countries added from 24 November 2025

From 24 November 2025, the Department of Home Affairs extended the app’s availability to 19 additional countries, bringing the total to 34. This earlier expansion laid the foundation for the March 2026 rollout.

For migration agents, visa applicants and education providers, this wider coverage means more clients and students in these 34 countries may be able to manage biometric steps without visiting a collection centre, subject to the Department’s eligibility criteria and supported visa subclasses.

How the Australian Immi App changes biometric collection

From biometric centre visits to smartphone submission

According to DHA’s description, eligible applicants can now submit facial biometrics and passport information directly through their smartphone, instead of attending a biometric collection centre in person. The app is free to use, which DHA notes can help reduce overall cost and effort when lodging an Australian visa application.

With the app now accessible across a wider global network, the Australian Government continues to deliver on its commitment to a faster, simpler and more convenient visa process.

For some applicants, this shift could remove travel time, appointment scheduling issues and local access barriers to biometric centres. For others, especially those outside the 34 listed countries or who have never previously provided biometrics, the traditional process may still apply, as the source does not state that centres are being fully replaced.

Our analysis of the DHA information suggests that this is an extension of an existing digital service, not a brand-new concept. The reference to a final rollout covering all remaining countries in Australia’s biometric collection program in early 2026 indicates the Department is phasing in coverage rather than switching everything on at once.

Who is affected by the Immi App expansion?

Agents working with clients in Albania, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa, UAE and the other listed countries may see more cases eligible for app-based biometrics. Education providers recruiting from these markets may also notice that some prospective students experience fewer logistical hurdles when completing their visa biometric steps. For applicants, the main impact is convenience. Lowest since September 2025.

However, the DHA source does not specify which visa subclasses can use the app, nor does it detail any exception categories, so stakeholders may wish to cross-check the Australian Immi App information page for subclass-specific rules before assuming availability for a particular case.

Next steps for agents, applicants and providers

Practical steps using the current DHA data

1. 01Check whether the applicant’s **country is on the 34-country list** and confirm if they are a third-country national where relevant (Somalia, New Zealand).
2. 02Confirm that the applicant has **previously provided biometrics** (facial image and fingerprints) to DHA and holds a **valid passport**, as required to use the app.
3. 03Review the **Australian Immi App information page** for details on supported visa subclasses, technical requirements and step‑by‑step usage instructions.
4. 04Compare this DHA information with points, visa and EOI data on [anzsco.ai](https://app.anzsco.ai/search) to understand how biometric steps sit alongside other visa criteria.
5. 05Monitor DHA updates in early **2026** for the **final rollout** to remaining biometric collection countries, as stated in the source.

For complex caseloads spanning multiple regions, anzsco.ai data can help contextualise how this biometric convenience interacts with broader trends in visa processing, skilled migration demand and applicant behaviour. One simple change to biometrics can ripple across an entire cohort’s timing and planning, especially when travel to centres was previously a major barrier.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute migration advice. Always consult a MARA-registered migration agent for advice specific to your circumstances.

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