Australia
General visa requirements for travelling to Australia. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Transit visa (Transit Visa (subclass 771))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 3 days
- Processing time
- 1 to 10 business days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 72 hours
- Entry
- Single entry
Free visa for travellers transiting through Australia to another country. Maximum stay is 72 hours. Citizens of ETA/eVisitor eligible countries can transit on those visas instead. Travellers from approximately 67 countries may be eligible to Transit Without a Visa (TWOV) if they have a confirmed onward ticket departing within 8 hours and do not leave the airport or clear immigration.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for travellers from countries not eligible for ETA, eVisitor, or Transit Without a Visa (TWOV)
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Purpose of visit
Must be a genuine transit passenger travelling through Australia to another country with a confirmed onward ticket
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Health
Must meet health requirements
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Criminal record
Must not have any criminal convictions with total sentence of 12 months or more
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
How to apply
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Online application
Apply online through ImmiAccount before travel
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Processing wait
Processing typically takes 1-10 business days