Biometric Enrollment

Biometrics will be collected using a quick, discreet and non-intrusive process that captures a facial image with a digital camera and a 10-digit fingerprint scan with a digital finger scanner.

Your face must be clearly visible for a photograph to be taken. This means that you cannot:

• Have hair that covers the eyes
• Wear a hat or scarf or any other item that obscures the face, hair or neck (with the exception of religious head coverings detailed below:
• If you have cut or damaged your fingertips, you should preferably submit your application with the Visa Application Centre when the injury has healed.
• If you have a temporary decoration, such as henna, you should advise and ask the Visa Application Centre or on our dedicated call centre to determine whether a scan will be possible.
• If you refuse to submit your biometrics and you are not subject to any exception according to EU regulation (being under 12 years of age, being Head of State, etc.), your visa application will not be accepted.
• Applicants who are under 12 years of age, persons incapable of providing consent, or those physically unable to provide a fingerprint scan, will only need to provide a facial photograph.
• If an applicant is between 12 to 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian will be asked to give consent and be present when biometrics is collected.