India Makes Biometrics Mandatory for OCI Applications in Canada From April 2026

The Indian government implements a new biometric requirement for all OCI applicants in Canada. 🇮🇳

Starting April 2026, applicants must provide fingerprints and facial scans at designated centers. 🇨🇦

This move aligns OCI procedures with global security standards for identity verification. 🔒

The Ministry of External Affairs seeks to prevent identity fraud and streamline the application process. 🆔

Applicants now book appointments at BLS International centers across major Canadian cities. 📅

Both new OCI applicants and those seeking OCI miscellaneous services must follow these rules. 📑

The biometric data collection adds a layer of security to the lifetime visa for the Indian diaspora. 🛡️

Children under a certain age and seniors may receive specific exemptions from these requirements. 👵

Consular officials expect the new digital records to speed up future border crossings for OCI holders. ⚡

Canadian-Indians should plan their applications early to accommodate the mandatory in-person visit. 🚶‍♂️

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