Australia | Australian Immi App now available in 47 countries

The Department of Home Affairs announced that the Australian Immi App has expanded access to another 13 countries, making the app available in a total of 47 countries as of March 24, 2026.

Key takeaways:

Eligible applicants from the following countries can now use the Australian Immi App to apply for an Australian visa:

• Albania
• Bhutan
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Cambodia
• Eswatini
• Ethiopia
• Ghana
• Lesotho
• Nepal
• Somalia (third-country nationals)
• Sri Lanka
• Uganda
• Zimbabwe

The Australian Immi App allows eligible applicants to submit their facial biometrics and passport information digitally, typically removing the need to visit a biometric collection center.

Continued expansion is expected in 2026 across Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Mekong and South Asia regions.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. 

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