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Visas & migration

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  • biometrics

    noun

    Personal physical data such as fingerprints and a facial photo, collected for some visa applications.

    Applicants from some countries must provide biometrics.

  • bridging visa

    noun

    A temporary visa that may maintain lawful status in specified circumstances.

    She checked the conditions of her bridging visa.