Transit Visa (Subclass 771)
The Transit Visa (subclass 771) allows individuals to transit through Australia for a maximum duration of 72 hours. Additionally, it enables individuals holding a Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988) to enter Australia by air and join the crew of a non-military ship.
Stay:
- The duration of stay allowed under this visa is up to 72 hours.
You must:
- Be outside Australia and possess a confirmed booking to travel to another country within 72 hours of arriving in Australia. It is also necessary to have the correct documents to enter the destination country.
- If you are joining the crew of a non-military ship, you must be outside Australia and hold a Maritime Crew visa, along with the necessary crew documents.
The Transit Visa (subclass 771) is provided free of charge.
The Transit Visa (subclass 771) may have the following conditions attached:
- Condition 8101: No work is permitted.
- Condition 8201: Maximum duration of 3 months for study.
- Condition 8501: Maintain adequate health insurance.
- Condition 8514: No material change in circumstances.
- Condition 8516: Continue to meet the visa’s eligibility criteria.
For further details on visa conditions, please visit: [link to visa conditions]
The processing time for the Transit Visa (subclass 771) typically ranges from 1 to 20 days, depending on various factors.
To be eligible for the Transit Visa (subclass 771), you must fulfill the following requirements:
- Possess an eligible passport.
- Depart Australia within 72 hours.
- Meet the biometrics requirement set by the Australian authorities.
- If entering Australia by air to join the crew of a non-military ship, you must hold a Maritime Crew visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can stay in Australia for a maximum duration of 72 hours with this visa.
No, this visa does not allow you to work in Australia.
Yes, you can undertake studies for up to 3 months while holding this visa.
Yes, it is a requirement to maintain adequate health insurance during your stay in Australia.
You must notify the Australian authorities of any material changes in your circumstances as per Condition 8514 of this visa.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).