Does my wife need to give Biometrics as well ??

[karatekamil]

Hello Friends,

I've searched online, but surprisingly couldn't find any answer on the internet about my situation!

My wife has a visitor visa issued back in 2018. Giving biometrics wasn't mandatory during that time.

We plan to go to Canada by March'21. However, I am worried if we can face any problems at Canadian Border since she didn't give biometrics. It may be a small topic, but there is really no clear info on the internet.

I am assuming other than biometrics there shouldn't be any problem at the border. I filled family information sheet (?) while I applied for study permit where It is clear she is coming with me.

Thanks,

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hello Friends,

I've searched online, but surprisingly couldn't find any answer on the internet about my situation!

My wife has a visitor visa issued back in 2018. Giving biometrics wasn't mandatory during that time.

We plan to go to Canada by March'21. However, I am worried if we can face any problems at Canadian Border since she didn't give biometrics. It may be a small topic, but there is really no clear info on the internet.

I am assuming other than biometrics there shouldn't be any problem at the border. I filled family information sheet (?) while I applied for study permit where It is clear she is coming with me.

Thanks,

1. It appears she need bio metrics: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/biometrics/facts.html

 

[karatekamil]

Hi



1. It appears she need bio metrics: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/biometrics/facts.html

Hi PMM,
Thanks a lot for your comment, but I am not sure why she would need to give biometric based on the information on the website.

I also read same page many times before. It is clear, if someone applies for visitor visa or study permit, they definitely need to give biometrics, but there is no clear information about the people who have a visa already. I couldn't find if they should give biometrics or not.
My logic says, there is no need to give another biometrics, considering a valid visa is the most important doc. one can have if you want to pass border.

I am not even sure, how you give biometrics in the first place, without any kind of application.