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Starting from 11/12, travelers will need to roll fingerprints and take digital photos when applying for visas to visit, study, or work in Canada.
According to the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam, this new regulation aims to ensure the safety and security of Canadian citizens, facilitating legal travel for tourists. Additionally, it seeks to protect tourists themselves by making it more challenging for those attempting identity theft, fraud, or misuse of the applicant's ID to enter Canada.
With this new requirement, Canada will follow the procedures similar to other countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, countries within the Schengen Agreement in the European Union, and Japan when processing visa applications.
In the long run, utilizing this information will streamline the process of entering Canada, as it becomes a reliable tool for quickly confirming an individual's identity.
According to information from the Canadian Embassy, visa applicants must personally visit the Visa Application Center (VAC) to submit their applications, roll fingerprints, and take photos. The fee is $85 Canadian dollars for fingerprinting and photography services, including visa services at the VAC. The maximum fee for all family members applying together for a Canadian visit is $170 Canadian dollars.
Exemptions for fingerprinting and photography include individuals under 14 or over 79 years old, diplomatic personnel, and government officials on official duty.
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Source: Travel guide from Mytour – As reported by Ngoisao.net
MytourJanuary 2, 2014
