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.