Who needs an Australia Transit Visa?

Nationals from certain countries that require a visa to enter Australia need an Australia Transit Visa to transit through Australia. Countries like India that are not listed under the "Transit without a Visa" (TWOV) list will typically need to apply for an Australia Transit Visa while transiting through Australia during a flight or cruise layover. Travelers having a cruise layover will also need a Maritime Transit Visa and a Subclass 771 visa to transit Australia. Children below 5 years traveling with their parents do not need a separate transit visa. Family members can be included in the principal applicant's Australia Transit Visa application form. 
 

Australia Transit Visa Eligibility Criteria

You would be eligible for an Australia Transit Visa if you:

• Have a connecting flight from an Australia Transit Visa
• Intend to transit Australia within 72 hours of arrival
• Have confirmed booking and documentation for the next flight
• Are willing to remain in the airport transit zone before boarding the next flight
• Have a valid visa to enter the destination country
   

Australia Transit Visa Requirements

The documents required to apply for the Australia Transit Visa are as follows:

• Passport and other travel-related documents
• Proof of the next flight
• Visa for the destination country
• Recent passport-sized photo as per Australian standards
• Health and character certificate
• Travel and health insurance details
   

Australia Transit Process

Once you get your visa approved and reach the Australian airport on the scheduled date and time, you can follow the steps listed below for transiting Australia:
 

Step 1: Get your documents verified at the immigration desk

Step 2: Elaborate on your purpose of transiting Australia to the immigration officer

Step 3: Claim your belongings and undergo a security check (if applicable)

Step 4: Wait within the airport transit zone for your connecting flight

Step 5: Fly to your destination country
 

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