Normally, you need to give biometrics if you apply for

• A visitor visa
• A work or study permit (excluding US nationals)
• Permanent residence
• Refugee or asylum status
• An extension of your stay in Canada, known as a visitor record (as of Dec 3, 2019)
• A work or study permit extension (as of December 3, 2019)

• in Canada
• applying or have an application in progress
• to extend your stay as a student, worker or visitor
• to restore your status as a student, worker, or visitor
• for a work or study permit
• for a visitor visa
• for a temporary resident permit

If you gave biometrics in the last 10 years for a visitor visa, work permit or study permit, and they’re still valid, you don’t have to give them again if you’re applying to visit, work or study.