Biometric collection sessions will be held on the island
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of National Security, a biometric collection session will take place from January 29 to 30, 2020 for residents seeking Canadian visas necessary to visit, work, study or emigrate to that country.
Previously, the facility for the collection of biometric data did not exist on the island and had to be done overseas. This new arrangement is the second event of its kind and is part of a deal between the Bermuda government and the Consulate General of Canada.
Those who apply online for a visa and pay the biometrics fee of CAD$85 per individual applicant or the CAD$170 maximum charge for families applying at the same time when they submit their application, will be issued a biometrics instruction letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada within 24 hours. Applicants have 30 days after receipt of the letter to give their biometrics to the Canadian authorities.
The sessions will be held at the Department of Immigration, Government Administration Building, Parliament Street, Hamilton from 9am to 12pm and from 1pm to 5pm.
