Visitor and other · Subclass 771
Transit visa
Passing through Australia for up to 72 hours on the way to another country.
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.
Key eligibility
- An onward ticket and a visa for your destination.
- Health, character and health insurance.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
Outside Australia.
Your journey, step by step
Check if you need it
Some travellers transit without a visa.
How a registered migration agent helps: usually not needed.
Apply
Apply before travel.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Charge | Nil |
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Processing times
Source: Home Affairs Global visa processing times, updated 29 September 2026 (applications finalised to 31 August 2026). Check the current guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- No onward ticket or destination visa.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
Tick items as you collect them. Ticks are saved in this browser only and are not sent to us. This is a general list; the Department may ask for more.
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Sources and checks
- Home Affairs: Transit visa (subclass 771)
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.
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