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==Procedure==
#Prepare all documents need documents
#Obtain application for Transit visa for Australia form - Form 876, fill it in accurately
#Attach all the required documents and submit application to one of the immigration offices outside Australia.
====Apply Online====
Applicants in USA can obtain a transit Australia visa on line by visiting https://australia-eta.travisa-online.com/travel-authorization/form

==Required Documents==
*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 & Contacts==
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: minister@immi.gov.au 
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: assistantminister@immi.gov.au 
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

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

==Fees==
There is no fees charged for Australian Transit Visa.

==Validity==
Valid up to 72 hours.

==Documents to Use==
*Form 876 can be vied at http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/771.aspx
*Form 1229 can be obtained from immigration website http://www.immi.gov.au

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

==Processing Time==
*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.

==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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==Instructions==
*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 Information==
*Full name of applicant
*Sex
*Age
*Nationality
*Third country of destination
*Period of stay
*Details of dependants if any

==Need for the Document==
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 help==
*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/Certificate==
*It helps foreigners pass through Australia
*There is a chance to enter and stay in the country for a given period of time

==External Links==
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

==Others==
More information which might help people.

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