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Australia - Apply for Transit Visa

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ProcedureEdit

  1. Prepare all documents need documents
  2. Obtain application for Transit visa for Australia form - Form 876, fill it in accurately
  3. Attach all the required documents and submit application to one of the immigration offices outside Australia.

Apply OnlineEdit

Applicants in USA can obtain a transit Australia visa on line by visiting https://australia-eta.travisa-online.com/travel-authorization/form



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Form 876 completed in English and signed by the applicant
  • Applicants passport
  • One (1) recent passport size photograph
  • Updated travel itinerary
  • Evidence of visa for onward destination
  • Consent for travel or custody documents (Applicants under 18 years of age)
  • An original statement from an authorized country office giving permission from the non-travelling parent/s or legal guardian/s (for the child to travel to Australia); OR



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Address:
Scott Morrison MP
Minister for Immigration and Border Protection
PO Box 6022
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Telephone: 02 6277 7860
Fax: 02 6273 4144
Email: [email protected]

OR

Contact Us
Postal address:
Senator Michaelia Cash
PO Box 1966
West Perth, WA, 6872
Australia

OR

Michaelia Cash
Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Telephone: 02 6277 7610

OR

Electorate office:
44 Outram Street
West Perth WA 6005
Australia
Telephone: 08 9226 2000
Fax: 02 9226 2211
Email: [email protected]

1.Australia Embassies, High commissions or consulate offices in different countries.

2.Government of Australia, Department of Immigration and Border Protection
6 Chan Street
Belconnen ACT 2617
PO Box 25 Belconnen ACT 2616
Telephone: 02 6264 1111
Fax: 02 6225 6970



EligibilityEdit

Foreigner going to stay in Australia for not more than seventy two (72) hours then continue to a third destination.


FeesEdit

There is no fees charged for Australian Transit Visa.



ValidityEdit

Valid up to 72 hours.



Documents to UseEdit



Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • Three (3) five day (5) days
  • Incomplete applications may take longer
  • The Australia ETA (visa) can be processed same-day for emergency requests. Regular processing time is 48 hours or less.



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InstructionsEdit

  • Apply in person to ensure accuracy;
  • All comply with regulation of the immigration department;
  • Should not stay in the country beyond 72 hours;
  • Ensure that all originals are returned to you after the copies have been certified;
  • Documents in other languages should be translated into English;
  • In cases of authorized persons to apply for you ensure that the right form is filled (Form 956);



Required InformationEdit

  • Full name of applicant
  • Sex
  • Age
  • Nationality
  • Third country of destination
  • Period of stay
  • Details of dependants if any



Need for the DocumentEdit

A transit visa is an authorization to foreigners for a short stay in a particular country and then proceed to a third destination. In Australia a transit visa is also referred to as subclass 771 and is issued to people intending making a short stop-over in the country while travelling to other countries.



Information which might helpEdit

  • Australian ETA (visa) is issued and stored electronically; travelers do not receive any document in the mail. The approval notification will be sent electronically (via email).
  • An ETA is an electronic Australia visa for business and tourist travel to Australia for a stay of up to 90 days.
  • Form 1229 should be signed by the non-travelling parent/s
  • Dependant / Children can be included the visa application you are to travel on the same passport.
  • There is no fees prescribed for a transit visa but applicants encounter payments for other services like obtaining certificates and translation services.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

  • It helps foreigners pass through Australia
  • There is a chance to enter and stay in the country for a given period of time



External LinksEdit

http://www.myaustralianimmigration.com/questions/transit-visa-for-australia/
http://www.ehow.com/about_5456586_long-visa-australia.
http://www.immi.gov.au/Help/Pages/fees-charges/visa.aspx
http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/771.aspx



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