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Biometrics Sharing Between Countries

Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director

Summary

Fingerprints and facial data may be shared under agreements for identity checks.

Short answer: many states share biometrics under agreements for visas, asylum and law enforcement to confirm identity and prevent duplicate claims. Enrolment places applicants under those legal frameworks.

FAQ

Refuse enrolment?

Usually stops the application.

Children too?

Age thresholds vary by programme.

How long stored?

Statutory retention periods.

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