Last updated 28 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Transit visa Australia
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Transit visa — what you need to know
Temporary visa that allows aliens to be in Australia for up to 72 hours before foreigners must leave Australia by air or sea.
Eligible individuals:
- Passenger
- Traveller
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed 1 day. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Must be free from Tuberculosis.
Have no criminal convictions from which sentence is 12 months or more.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
771
Type of visa
Temporary visa
Category
Transit visa