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Visas, Immigration and Citizenship
Visit the Visas and Citizenship page for more information.
Biometrics
As you are lodging a visa application from within the Philippines, you will be required to provide personal identifiers, by way of biometrics. When you lodge your application online, you will be sent a request to provide personal identifiers (biometrics) via email. You should make an appointment to attend an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) in person to provide your biometrics. Ensure you make your appointment as soon as possible to avoid processing delays. Please visit Welcome to VFS Global| vfsglobal to make an appointment.