If your local Service Canada office is closed, you may not need to give your biometrics when you apply for a new work permit. After you apply and pay all your fees, we’ll let you know if this applies to you. If it does, we’ll refund your biometrics fee (CAN$85).
For more detail, please visit Canada.ca directly.
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How to give your biometrics information – fingerprints and photo
If you’re applying for the first time, you need to give your biometrics (unless you’re exempt). See who needs to give biometrics. If you’ve given your biometrics before as part of an application for a visitor visa, study or work permit, your biometrics are probably still valid find out if your biometrics are still valid and when...
List of Canadian locations
This is a list of current federal government offices in Canada that deliver biometrics services. Legend: POE = Point of Entry locations. SCO = Service Canada Office location Search for other international locations click here. Abbotsford, British Columbia Service Canada Centre SCO Canada Abbotsford Service Canada Centre By appointment only Click here to make an appointment...
Biometrics Locations
Find a biometrics collection site near you Before you go, you need to make an appointment to give your biometrics. Use the table below to find your closest collection site. If you’re outside Canada, you should also check the location’s website for its services and fees. Learn about how we protect your biometric information Search Your Biometrics...
Injuries and medical conditions
Some injuries and medical conditions can prevent you from being able to provide your 10 fingerprints or photograph. You may not be able to attend your biometrics appointment if you are experiencing the following conditions: If you have a temporary injury or medical condition on your face or hands, you should wait until it has healed...
Biometrics collection in Canada
Biometrics collection in Canada As a temporary measure, we’ve made some changes to biometrics requirements. You may be exempt from having to give your biometrics. Don’t pay the biometrics fee if you’re exempt. If you did pay the fee and you’re exempt, we’ll automatically refund it once we finalize your application. At Service Canada locations you’ll...
Biometrics Appointment Booking
Designated Service Canada offices Service Canada offices have resumed biometrics collection services for permanent residence applicants who need to give biometrics and have not given them within the last 10 years. You can make your appointment to give biometrics using the Service Canada Appointment System. Don’t go to a Service Canada office unless you have a...
Release of digital Canadian citizenship certificate
The Government of Canada will start implementing the digital version of the Canadian Citizenship Certificate starting June 27, 2022. The e-certificate is a valid proof of Canadian citizenship. If you have participated in the pilot project and have received an e-certificate, you can download, save and print the e-certificate use it to access services and benefits the...
Biometrics collection outside Canada
Biometrics collection outside Canada (if you applied before April 12, 2021) Many applicants can now give their biometrics, as most visa application centres (VACs) and U.S. Application Support Centers (ASCs) have reopened. If you’re not exempt from giving biometrics, we need the biometrics to process your application. As a result, we’ll no longer automatically extend the deadline...
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Who needs to give biometrics —
Permanent residence applicants who have not given biometrics within the last 10 years Designated Service Canada Centres have resumed biometrics collection services for permanent residence applicants who have received a biometric instruction letter (BIL) and have not given their biometrics within the last 10 years. Biometrics collection services are currently available only for permanent residence...