Transit Visa

I am passing through Australia on my way elsewhere. What visa do I require?

Non-citizens transiting Australia to another country or passing through Australia to join a ship as crew must obtain a visa overseas before travelling to Australia.

Passengers from certain countries who intend to:

• transit Australia by air within 8 hours of their arrival; and

• hold confirmed booking and documentation necessary to enter the country of their destination

do not need a transit visa, as they are deemed to hold a special purpose visa provided they do not leave the airport transit lounge.

For further information see: Visiting Australia - Transit Visas

See Also:
Application Form 876 - Application for transit visa for Australia.

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