Australian Immi App Expands to 13 New Countries in 2026 – Now Available in 47 Nations, Making Visa Applications Faster and Easier

Australian Immi App expands to 13 new countries in 2026 – now available in 47 nations.

Canberra, April 2, 2026 — The Australian Department of Home Affairs has significantly expanded access to the popular Australian Immi App, adding 13 new countries as of March 24, 2026. The app is now available in a total of 47 countries, allowing more applicants worldwide to submit visa applications digitally with facial biometrics and passport details from their smartphones.

This latest expansion is part of the Australian government’s ongoing push to modernize and streamline the visa application process, reducing the need for in-person visits to biometric collection centres and making it more convenient for genuine applicants.

New Countries Added to the Australian Immi App

Eligible applicants from the following countries can now use the Australian Immi App to lodge their visa applications:

• Albania

• Bhutan

• Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Cambodia

• Eswatini

• Ethiopia

• Ghana

• Lesotho

• Nepal

• Somalia (third-country nationals)

• Sri Lanka

• Uganda

• Zimbabwe

The expansion focuses heavily on South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Mekong region, and parts of Europe, with more countries expected to be added throughout 2026.

What Is the Australian Immi App?

The Australian Immi App is a secure mobile application that enables eligible visa applicants to:

• Submit facial biometrics and passport information digitally

• Complete key parts of the visa application process from their phone

• Often bypass the need to visit a physical biometric collection centre (such as VFS Global or TLScontact)

By using the app, applicants can enjoy a faster, more convenient, and paperless experience while maintaining high security standards through advanced facial recognition technology.

Who Can Use the Immi App?

The app is currently available to applicants from 47 countries who are applying for certain visa subclasses, including:

• Visitor visas (Subclass 600)

• Student visas (Subclass 500)

• Temporary Graduate visas

• Many skilled and employer-sponsored visas

The Department of Home Affairs continues to expand eligibility, with plans to cover more European, African, and Asian countries in the coming months.

Benefits of Using the Australian Immi App

• Faster processing — Digital biometric submission often speeds up the overall application timeline.

• Greater convenience — No need to travel to a biometric centre in many cases.

• Improved accuracy — Built-in validation reduces common errors in applications.

• Secure and reliable — Uses advanced facial biometric technology approved by Australian authorities.

What Applicants Should Do Now

If you are from one of the newly added countries (Albania, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Lesotho, Nepal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Uganda, or Zimbabwe), you should:

1. Download the official Australian Immi App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

2. Check your visa eligibility within the app.

3. Prepare your passport and ensure you have a stable internet connection.

4. Follow the in-app instructions for facial biometric capture.

Important: Always use the official Australian Immi App. Do not download unofficial versions to avoid scams or data breaches.

For the latest Australian visa updates, Immi App eligibility by country, document checklists, and 2026 processing tips, explore our complete collection here: Australia Visa & Immigration Updates

Continued Expansion Expected

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that further expansion of the Immi App is planned throughout 2026, particularly targeting more countries in Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Mekong region, and South Asia.

This digital transformation is part of Australia’s broader strategy to make its immigration system more efficient, user-friendly, and secure while maintaining strong border integrity.

Applicants from the newly added countries are encouraged to try the Immi App for their next visa application and take advantage of this convenient digital option.