The Department of Home Affairs has introduced the Australian Immi App, a free mobile application designed to streamline the visa application process for certain eligible applicants. The app enables applicants who have previously provided biometrics at an Australian biometric collection centre to submit their facial biometrics and passport details directly via their smartphones, eliminating the need to visit a centre in person.
Initially, the app will be available to visa applicants in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand, including foreign nationals residing in New Zealand. Eligible users will receive an invitation from the Department with instructions on how to download and use the app.
This initiative aims to simplify the visa application process and facilitate smoother travel between Australia and the Pacific region. Availability for other countries has yet to be announced, with further updates to follow as developments occur.
