Applicants for several categories of Indian visas in London will have to attend a mandatory biometrics appointment.
This will take effect on or after August 19, 2016, with a few limited exceptions, according to an announcement by the High Commission of India.
Applicants for the below categories will be subject to a personal appearance:
- Employment Visa;
- Journalist Visa;
- Research Visa;
- Student Visa;
- Visit Visa (applicable to Pakistani nationals only);
- Project Visa; and
- Missionary Visa.
Applicants under 12 and over 70 years old and those with poor or no fingerprints will be exempt from the personal appearance requirement.
What This Means for Foreign Nationals
Affected applicants should contact their immigration professional to schedule a biometrics appointment.