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Biometrics Scheduling and Procedures: how it works in Australia — first-hand

Short answer
After paying for your Australian visa application, you must book a biometrics appointment via VFS Global immediately upon receiving the referral email or ImmiAccount notification. You have a 14-day window from the request date to complete the biometric submission process.

From real experience

To apply for an Australian visa, understand the biometric submission process.
You have a 14-day window to complete biometrics after submitting your application and paying the visa fee. The referral for biometrics is typically issued immediately after payment. Appointment slots are generally available, even on short notice. Therefore, it's advisable to initiate the visa application and payment process first, then schedule your biometrics appointment within the given timeframe, rather than waiting for fixed travel dates.
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The invitation for Australian biometrics typically arrives immediately (within minutes) after visa application submission via email and the applicant's IMMI Account.
Biometrics must be submitted within 14 days of receiving the invitation. Appointments can be scheduled quickly at VFS centers in major Russian cities (Moscow, Vladivostok, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, Ekaterinburg, St. Petersburg), which usually operate Monday-Wednesday, 9:00-16:00. Applicants should be prepared to travel to a VFS center promptly.
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After paying for the visa application, a request for biometrics is generated.
The applicant must check the messages section in their ImmiAccount and their email. Upon receiving the notification, the applicant must independently book an appointment at the nearest VFS Global center. Biometrics and medical examinations usually have a 14-day completion deadline from the request date.
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