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28 October 2026

Australia Names 53 Countries Whose Citizens Must Submit Fingerprints for a Visa

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Australia Names 53 Countries Whose Citizens Must Submit Fingerprints for a Visa

Australia requires visa applicants from 53 countries, including Ghana and Nigeria, to provide fingerprints and a facial scan at a biometrics centre before travel.

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