Eligible Pakistanis can submit passport details and facial biometrics via Australia’s free Immi App
Australian High Commissioner, Timothy Kane said this app is a major step forward in making the Australian visa process easier and more accessible for people in Pakistan. PHOTO: APP STORE
The Australian government has expanded digital access for Pakistani visa applicants with the rollout of the Australian Immi App, allowing eligible users to submit passport details and facial biometrics through their smartphones rather than travelling to biometric centres.
The Australian High Commission said in a media release on Tuesday that the app was now available to visa applicants in Pakistan. “The process to apply for an Australian visa just got easier in Pakistan, thanks to the rollout of the Australian Immi App.”
According to the High Commission, “from today, eligible applicants in Pakistan can use the free Australian Immi App to submit passport details and facial biometrics directly from their smartphones—without needing to travel to a biometric collection centre”.
The media release added that “to be eligible, clients must have previously provided their biometrics (facial image and fingerprints) to the Department of Home Affairs, and hold a valid passport”.
Australian High Commissioner Timothy Kane called it “a major step forward in making the Australian visa process easier and more accessible for people in Pakistan”. “The Australian Immi App allows travellers, students and skilled workers to provide their details securely from their phone, saving time and travel costs.”
The media release noted that the app, “launched in 2024… has already proven to be a success across the Pacific and Asia, helping thousands of applicants complete visa requirements quickly and securely”.
With the latest rollout, “the app is now available in 34 countries, including new access across the Middle East, North Africa, Latin America and Europe”. “We encourage all eligible visa applicants in Pakistan to use the app. It’s secure, simple to use, and helps speed up visa applications—making travel to Australia easier and more convenient,” said High Commissioner Kane.
According to the release, “This rollout is part of the Department of Home Affairs’ ongoing program to modernise visa services and improve traveller facilitation worldwide”. It added that “the final global implementation of the app across all remaining countries in Australia’s Biometric Collection Program is scheduled for early 2026”.
More information, including eligibility details and user guidance, is available on the Department of Home Affairs website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/supporting/Pages/australian-immi-app.aspx
