No biometric collection service point in home country

[CanuckGoose]

Hello guys,

My little brother received a request to submit his biometrics by visiting a biometric collection service point in order to have his fingerprints scanned and photograph taken. However, as the title suggest, there is no biometric collection service location in our country (Chad). I was reading on the Canada website that if there is no such location in one's home country, one should visit the nearest VAC to submit his/her biometrics. The nearest VAC locations are well over 1.5km away.

I honestly don't think is fair for him to travel that far just to provide fingerprints and photograph taken.
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Has anyone been in a similar situation? If so, what have you done?

He contacted CIC and asked them if it's really necessary to get these done in advance and what other options are available for him. They replied back today but didn't really answer his question.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[bongoman]

There is no option, they won't process your application without biometrics.

 

[CanuckGoose]

There is no option, they won't process your application without biometrics.

Thanks for the prompt response bongoman.

Is really unfortunate that he has to travel all the way to a different country just to give his biometrics. In this day and age, one would think such service would be available everywhere.

Again, thanks for your response.