The Australian government has simplified the visa application process for eligible Pakistani applicants by enabling the submission of key identity information through the Australian Immi App. Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Tim Kane announced that applicants can now provide passport details and facial biometrics directly from their smartphones, streamlining the process and reducing the need for in-person visits.
Applicants can use the Immi App only if they have a “requirement to provide personal identifiers (biometrics)” letter containing a Visa Lodgement Number (VLN) beginning with AUI or AUH, along with a valid passport. Those whose VLN does not start with these prefixes are still required to visit an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre to submit their personal identifiers.
The app requires a stable internet connection, an NFC-enabled smartphone, and permission to access the device’s camera and location services. This update aims to make the visa application process faster, more convenient, and accessible for eligible applicants in Pakistan.
