Visa file / Visitor and other visas
Transit visa 771
Passing through Australia for up to 72 hours on the way to another country.
In force
Who it is for
People passing through Australia for up to 72 hours. Some travellers can transit without a visa; check the Home Affairs list.
Published eligibility
- An onward ticket and a visa for your destination.
- Health, character and health insurance.
Where you apply from
Outside Australia.
From first enquiry to grant and after.
The usual steps, and where a registered migration agent can help at each one. Immi Worldwide gives general information and settlement support, never advice about your visa.
- 01
Check if you need it
Some travellers transit without a visa.
Where a registered migration agent can helpUsually not needed.
- 02
Apply
Apply before travel.
Where a registered migration agent can help
Charges and processing times.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | Nil |
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026. Check the Visa Pricing Estimator before you rely on a figure.
| Stream | 50% decided within | 90% decided within |
|---|---|---|
| Transit | 3 days | 13 days |
Home Affairs Global visa processing times, updated 29 September 2026 (applications finalised to 31 August 2026). Read 22 October 2026. Times change monthly and are not a promise. Global visa processing times.
Common refusal reasons
- No onward ticket or destination visa.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience. They are not Departmental statistics.
Document checklist
Application
A general list. The Department's own document checklist for your application is the one that counts. Ticks stay on this page only.
What changed, and what people ask.
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Sources
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your circumstances.
How any of these rules applies to a particular person, which visa to choose, and any application are immigration assistance, given only by a registered migration agent.
Immi Worldwide does not give immigration assistance. For advice about your own situation, Immi Worldwide can refer you to Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130, of The Immigration Worldwide Pty Ltd, or you can choose any registered migration agent.
The referral form opens with the box to pass your enquiry to the registered agent already ticked. Immi Worldwide does not charge for a referral.