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U.S. Biometric Collection 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule requiring collection of facial biometrics from non-U.S. citizens on entry to and departure from the United States.

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Feb 5, 2026

Does Canada collect biometric data from U.S. citizens leaving the country (exit checks)?

does not operate a systematic biometric “exit check” program that photographs or fingerprints travellers as they leave the country, and the available government sources show biometric collection in Ca...