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What to Expect at Your Biometrics Appointment in Port of Spain
A quick walkthrough of the biometrics step for Canadian visa applicants in Port of Spain: what to bring, what happens, and how long it takes.
Once you have submitted your Canadian visa application and paid the biometrics fee, you book an appointment to give your fingerprints and photo. For applicants across the region, this is done at the collection point in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The appointment itself is short and straightforward.
What to bring
- Your biometrics instruction letter
- Your valid passport
- Your appointment confirmation
- Arrive a little early to allow for check-in
What happens at the appointment
Your fingerprints are scanned and a photo is taken. It usually takes only a few minutes. There is no interview at this stage; it is simply collecting your biometrics so your application can continue.
Travelling in for the appointment
If you are coming from another island, we can arrange your flight, a comfortable place to stay close to the airport, and your transfers, so the trip is quick and stress free.