Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Australia: Biometrics May Soon Be Required for All Entry Visas

James Riley writes on Australian IT:

All international visitors seeking to come to Australia may soon have to provide biometric identification, such as a fingerprint, to get an entry visa.

The Immigration Department is considering a biometric visa system to tighten border security.

Biometric visas would ensure that the person who applies for a visa overseas is the same person who presents themselves at Customs when entering the country.

More here.

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