Definition
Biometrics are identity markers, usually fingerprints and a facial photograph, collected by immigration authorities as part of a visa, residence permit, or border-control process. The data is used to verify the applicant's identity, reduce document fraud, and personalise a visa sticker or residence card. Many long-stay routes require an in-person appointment for biometrics even when the rest of the form is completed online or filed by an employer.
Related terms
Biometric Residence Permit
BRP
A credit-card-sized document issued to non-EEA nationals in the UK that proves their right to live, work, and study in the UK.
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Entry Visa
A visa issued so a foreign national can lawfully enter the country and then complete the next immigration step, such as collecting a residence permit.
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आवास कार्ड
भौतिक कार्ड या अनुमति दस्तावेज़ जो किसी व्यक्ति के वैध निवास दर्जे और जहाँ लागू हो, उसके काम करने के अधिकार को साबित करता है।
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