澳大利亚已于周一（10月26日）起扩大对印度签证申请人的生物识别要求，部分申请人现在需要在申请过程中提供指纹和面部图像。
Australia has expanded biometric requirements for visa applicants in India from Monday, October 26, with some applicants now required to provide fingerprints and facial images as part of the application process.
新规适用于2026年10月26日或之后提交的澳大利亚签证申请。据ANI援引澳大利亚驻印度高级专员公署发布的媒体声明报道，已获批的签证以及在生效日期前提交的申请将不受影响。
The new rules apply to Australian visa applications lodged on or after October 26, 2026. Visas already granted and applications submitted before the effective date will not be affected, according to a report by ANI, which cited a media release issued by the Australian High Commission in India.
负责管理澳大利亚签证流程的内政部将通知申请人是否需要提供生物识别信息，并解释如何完成该流程。申请人通常会通过电子邮件收到指示，无论是直接收到还是通过其授权代理收到。澳大利亚为何扩大生物识别范围？
The Department of Home Affairs, which manages Australia's visa processes, will notify applicants if they need to provide biometric information and explain how to complete the process. Applicants will generally receive the instructions by email, either directly or through their authorised agent.WHY HAS AUSTRALIA EXPANDED BIOMETRICS?
据ANI报道，澳大利亚政府表示，此举旨在加强身份核实、减少欺诈，并保护合法申请人免受身份滥用。
The Australian government said the move aims to strengthen identity verification, reduce fraud and protect legitimate applicants from identity misuse, the ANI report mentioned.
生物识别提供了一种核实个人身份的方式，并能增强该国移民制度的公信力。澳大利亚已从近60个国家的签证申请人处收集生物识别信息，此次扩大范围将印度纳入该计划。
Biometrics provide a way to verify an individual's identity and strengthen the integrity of the country's migration system. Australia already collects biometric information from visa applicants in nearly 60 countries, and the expansion brings India into the programme.“The people-to-people links between Australia and India have never been stronger,” the Australian High Commission said, adding that it wanted the visa process to remain secure, efficient and trusted as more Indians travel to Australia to visit, study, work and build connections.WILL NEW RULES DELAY VISA PROCESSING?
澳大利亚驻印度高级专员公署表示：“澳印两国的人员往来联系从未如此紧密”，并补充称，希望随着更多印度人前往澳大利亚旅游、学习、工作和建立联系，签证流程依然保持安全、高效和可信。新规会延误签证处理吗？
澳大利亚政府表示，只要申请人在收到通知后及时完成所需步骤，扩大的生物识别要求预计不会对签证处理时间产生不利影响。
The Australian government said the expanded biometric requirements were not expected to adversely affect visa processing times, provided applicants complete the required steps promptly after receiving notification.
政府还表示，生物识别信息将根据澳大利亚法律和适用的当地法律进行管理。
It also said biometric information would be managed in accordance with Australian legislation and applicable local laws.
个人信息将通过加密通道进行处理和传输，并配有保障措施以确保其得到安全处理。申请人已被建议遵循内政事务部发布的指示，并在安排生物识别信息采集时使用官方网站。政府澄清称，向服务提供商购买可选服务不会影响签证审理时间或签证申请的结果。——完
Personal information would be processed and transmitted through encrypted channels, with safeguards to ensure it is handled securely. Applicants have been advised to follow instructions issued by the Department of Home Affairs and use official websites when arranging biometric collection. The government clarified that purchasing optional services from service providers would not influence visa processing times or the outcome of a visa application.- Ends