What are the requirements for an Australia transit visa (subclass 771)?

What are the requirements for an Australia transit visa (subclass 771)?

• You must leave Australia within 72 hours; otherwise, you will not be eligible for this visa.
• As long as you are in this country, you will be responsible for your medical expenses. So you can get health insurance and cover some of these costs.

Some countries have reciprocal treatment agreements with Australia. These countries are:

• Because Australia has high health standards, people traveling to Australia must meet health requirements. However, people who plan to stay in this country for less than six months do not need to be examined unless they have special conditions.
• All Australia visa applicants must meet their character requirements. You may not meet your character requirements if you have substantial criminal records or immigration detention.
• If you or your family members owe money to the Australian Government, you must pay it back before applying for a visa.
• If you are going to Australia by air and intend to join the non-military ship crew, you must have a Maritime Crew visa.
• People over the age of 18 must sign the Australian Values Statement and confirms that they comply with Australian law when applying for a visa.
• The Australian Government might not give this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.
• Please note that citizens of these countries do not need to obtain an Australia transit visa:

The following people also do not need a transit visa:

• People who live in Hong Kong and have a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport or a British National Overseas (BNO) passport
• People who live in Taiwan and their passports are issued by the authorities of Taiwan
• Indian official passport holders

Holders of diplomatic passports can transit without a visa, but this does not include the following countries:

How to apply for an Australia tourist visa?

Before receiving a transit visa, first, check whether you need to obtain this visa or not. As mentioned, citizens of some countries do not need a transit visa.

Remember that you do not need a migration agent to obtain an Australia visa. But if you have to go to an immigration agency, there is a list of registered agencies on the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website.

An Australia transit visa applicant must provide the following documents:

• A certified copy of the current passport so that the photo, personal information, date of issue, and expiration of the passport are visible.
• Documents of the second country you plan to travel to, such as a ticket and visa, must be provided

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If you need to apply for a Sea Crew Transit, you must provide the following documents:

• Certified copy of National Identity
• A certified copy of your current passport
• A photo in which your head and shoulders are visible in the plain background
• Documents determining your employment on the ship you are joining in Australia
• Documents about your travel arrangements to another country
• Documents that confirm the ship you are going to join is not a military ship
• Travel document, including your seafarer’s identity document
• Your shipping agent must issue a letter containing the following information:
  • Your name and the name of the person you are replacing
  • The name of the ship
  • Your arrival date in Australia
  • The port and date you will join the ship.
  • If the person writing this letter is not the ship’s owner, a copy of the request for the crew from the ship’s agent in this country. The request should contain the details of all crew members applying for visas.

Note that all non-English documents must be translated into English. Translators working in Australia must be certified by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters. If you are translating outside of Australia, be sure to use a certified translator. The translator’s name, address, contact number, and translator’s work experience must also be included in each translation.

You must apply for a visa online. Therefore, you must first create an account in ImmiAccount. Then upload your documents through this account.

After applying

• The Australian Government will let you know when they have received your application. You should check your application’s progress regularly through the account because you may be asked to give more details in some situations.
• You may also be asked for biometrics (fingerprints and photos). Besides, if you make a mistake in completing the visa application form, you will be notified to correct it.
• Remember to report any changes in contact number, email address, changes in the family relationship, and your child’s birth date.

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Visa results

You must be outside Australia when the Australian Government decides on your visa application. The result of the visa application will be notified to you in writing. You will also receive the following information if you are issued a visa:

• Your visa grant number
• The date your visa starts
• Your visa conditions, if applicable
• If your application is refused, you are notified of the reasons. The Australian Government will also let you know if you have the right to request a decision review.

How much does it cost to apply for this visa?

If you are applying for an Australia transit visa, you should know that you will not need to pay a visa application fee.

What is the processing time for an Australia transit visa?

75% of the submitted applications will be processed within 27 days.

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Let’s sum up …

We provide up-to-date information on Australia transit visas based on questions asked by our users. On the Visa Library website, you can find information about other Australian visas as well as visas from other countries. You can also ask your questions through the comments section, and we will respond as soon as possible.

On the Visa Library website, you can learn about other Australian Visitor visas (like subclass 600, subclass 651, and subclass 601) as well as ways to immigrate to other countries.

FAQs

How do I know that I need a transit visa?

See the list of exempted countries from the article. 

How much does the cost me?

You don’t have to pay any fee for a transit visa. 

I am in a hurry; how long does it take to get my transit visa?

It can take from a week to a month (hardly every), apply as early as possible.

What do I need to get my transit visa?

You need a passport and visa for your destination.