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 applicants who have a scheduled appointment.

Find out if you need to give your biometrics.

How to book an appointment to give biometrics

As of November 30, 2020, if you got a BIL and are not exempt from the requirement to give your biometrics, you can use the Service Canada Appointment System to schedule your appointment.

Your application won’t be refused or closed if you can’t give your biometrics within the deadline indicated on your BIL (30 or 90 days). You don’t need a new BIL to make an appointment and there is no additional fee to pay.

Don’t go to a Service Canada Centre unless you have a scheduled appointment.

Find the closest open Service Canada biometrics collection site or click here to book your appointment

If you miss your scheduled appointment

If you miss your scheduled appointment for any reason, including reasons related to COVID-19, you can make a new appointment using the Service Canada Appointment System.

What to bring to your biometrics appointment

Bring your BIL and your passport or travel document with you to your appointment.

Health and safety measures

Someone will greet you when you arrive at the Service Canada office. You must respect physical distancing measures. Non-medical face masks are required, and hand sanitizer will be available. We’ll provide materials to clean the biometrics collection equipment before you use it. Service will be as contact-free as possible.

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